New US Section 301 tariffs expand duties to more plastics and chemicals with fewer exemptions, significantly impacting industry supply chains and prompting regulatory dialogue from the American Chemis
icis · 2026-08-12 00:00
The American Chemistry Council urges the USTR to negotiate a sectoral tariff deal with Brazil rather than imposing broad levies up to 37.5%, warning that such measures would disrupt integrated supply
icis · 2026-07-07 00:00
AI data centers are straining US grid capacity, forcing chemical producers to face higher costs and output declines. The American Chemistry Council forecasts minimal 2026 growth of 0.3% due to these e
ccin · 2026-06-26 00:00
The American Chemistry Council forecasts US chemical output to grow 0.5% in 2026, with agricultural chemicals rising 1.9% while specialty chemicals decline 0.3%.
chemweek · 2026-06-16 01:56
The American Chemistry Council predicts US chemical production will grow 0.5% in 2026, driven by basic chemicals and exports despite geopolitical uncertainties. Capital expenditure is projected to rea
ccin · 2026-06-16 00:00
The American Chemistry Council forecasts US chemical output to increase 0.5% in 2026, driven by petrochemical exports, while specialty chemical production is expected to decline due to weak market dem
chemweek · 2026-06-13 03:13
At its annual meeting, the American Chemistry Council prioritized trade policy reform, TSCA legislative updates to clear chemical approval backlogs, and opposing rail mergers to protect supply chain r
ccin · 2026-06-08 00:00
At the American Chemistry Council annual meeting, attendees noted that the Strait of Hormuz crisis is accelerating supply chain regionalization trends over globalization. The gathering occurred in Col
chemweek · 2026-06-06 02:17
General Petraeus told the American Chemistry Council that reopening the Strait of Hormuz could spike oil prices and increase costs for the petrochemical industry amid drone warfare threats. Geopolitic
icis · 2026-06-02 00:00
The US EPA proposes extending drinking water PFAS compliance deadlines to 2031 due to operational burdens, while the American Chemistry Council calls for stricter scientific support for pollutant limi
ccin · 2026-05-22 00:00