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SOCMA Responds to U.S. Tariff on Canada, Mexico, China Imports

Urges trade policies that balance domestic protection with access to critical materials.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

The Trump Administration announcement imposing a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and an additional 10% on goods from China is a significant shift in U.S. trade policy and poses serious challenges for the specialty chemical sector, disrupting well-established supply chains and increasing operational costs for manufacturers. For years, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has fostered a stable and predictable trade environment for the chemical industry, supporting inte...

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