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    Home > Policy and Supply Chain Tracker

    SOCMA is actively tracking policy and regulatory shifts under the Trump administration that impact the specialty chemical industry. This hub serves as your one-stop resource for staying informed about trade policies, regulatory changes, supply chain disruptions, and advocacy efforts.

    Get timely insights on tariffs, environmental rules, permitting changes, and global trade to navigate the evolving landscape effectively.

    Tariff Tracker

    Top 5 Leading Goods Importers into the U.S., through June 2025
    Country Current Tariff Status Additional Information Effective Date
    Mexico 25%

    50% on steel, aluminum and copper imports
    On July 31, President Trump extended 25% tariffs on Mexico for 90 days (until October 29) as the nations work to finalize a trade agreement.

    Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum noted in the days before October 31st that the two nations have agreed to a further pause to continue negotiations.
    July 31, 2025
    Canada 35%

    (+10%)

    Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border – The White House

    Truth Social Post – October 25, 2025
    In a Truth Social post on 10/25, President Trump said he was increasing the tariff on Canada by 10% “over and above what they are paying now.” It was not clear whether the additional tariff would be effective immediately. President Trump cited the Province of Ontario’s television ad featuring in the U.S. of President Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs as the reason for the increase.

    August 1, 2025

    TBD

    China Fentanyl-related tariffs: 10%





    Reciprocal tariffs (for certain goods): 10%
    U.S. and China announce Trade Deal

    Modifying Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China – The White House
    As part of the deal, the U.S. will lower fentanyl-related tariffs from 20% to 10%


    Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates Consistent with the Economic and Trade Arrangement Between the United States and the People’s Republic of China – The White House
    The U.S. will suspend heightened reciprocal tariffs for most goods, maintaining a 10% reciprocal tariff rate through November 10, 2026


    Effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. on November 10, 2025

    November 4, 2025
    Germany — See the European Union entry below. —
    Japan 15% Implementing the United States–Japan Agreement – The White House

    Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Implements a Historic U.S.–Japan Framework Agreement – The White House

    July 23, 2025

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau

    Sector Specific Tariffs
    Sector Tariff Rate Additional Information Effective Date
    Chips and Semiconductors 100% Applies to any chip/semiconductor manufacturers that do not manufacture or plan to manufacture in the U.S. TBD
    Copper 50% Adjusting Imports of Copper into the United States – The White House August 1, 2025
    Steel and Aluminum 50%
    25% for U.K. imports
    Adjusting Imports of Aluminum and Steel into the United States – The White House June 4, 2025
    Branded/Patented Pharmaceutical Products 100% In a Truth Social post, President Trump announced that branded or patented pharmaceuticals will face a 100% tariff unless the company/manufacturer is manufacturing in the U.S. or in the process of building a manufacturing facility in the U.S. View Post October 1, 2025
    Other Notable Tariffs
    Country/Region Tariff Rate Additional Information Effective Date
    United Kingdom 10%

    15% on U.K. automobiles

    25% on steel and aluminum imports

    Fact Sheet: U.S.–UK Reach Historic Trade Deal – The White House

    Exemptions include: Products for civil aircraft will be exempted from tariffs applied under other Trump administration executive actions. This measure applies largely to Rolls-Royce jet engines and parts often used in U.S.-made aircraft.

    Technology Prosperity Deal:
    Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of The United States of America and the Government of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal – The White House

    May 8, 2025

    Exemptions effective June 30, 2025

    Please see MOU for varying timelines.

    European Union 15%

    50% on steel, aluminum and copper imports

    27.5% on automobiles

    Joint Statement on a U.S.–EU Framework on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade – The White House
    Fact Sheet: The United States and European Union Reach Massive Trade Deal – The White House

    EU–US trade deal explained – energy aspects (European Commission)

    Exemptions include: European Commission President von der Leyen stated that “we have also agreed on zero-for-zero tariffs on a number of strategic products.
    This includes all aircraft and component parts, certain chemicals, certain generics, semiconductor equipment, certain agricultural products, natural resources and critical raw materials.”

    August 7, 2025
    Brazil 50% Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Brazil – The White House
    August 6, 2025
    South Korea 15% A trade deal with South Korea was announced by President Trump on July 30 in a post to Truth Social.
    link
    August 7, 2025
    Taiwan 20% — August 7, 2025
    Vietnam 20% — August 7, 2025
    Tariff Rates prescribed by July 31, 2025, Executive Order titled “Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates,” Annex 1 Countries (Effective August 7, 2025), and amended (for certain items) by “Modifying the Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs and Establishing Procedures for Implementing Trade and Security Agreements,” September 5, 2025.
    Country/Region Current Tariff Status Additional Information Effective Date
    Afghanistan 15% — August 7, 2025
    Algeria 30% — August 7, 2025
    Angola 15% — August 7, 2025
    Bangladesh 20% — August 7, 2025
    Bolivia 15% — August 7, 2025
    Bosnia and Herzegovina 30% — August 7, 2025
    Botswana 15% — August 7, 2025
    Brazil 10% — August 6, 2025
    Brunei 25% — August 7, 2025
    Cambodia 19% Agreement Between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Cambodia on Reciprocal Trade – The White House

    On 10/26, the U.S. and Cambodia announced a trade deal. Key terms of the deal include:

    • Cambodia commits to eliminate tariffs on 100 percent of U.S. industrial goods and U.S. food and agricultural products exported to Cambodia and has already implemented this commitment.
    • The United States commits to maintain at 19 percent the reciprocal tariffs, as set forth in Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, as amended, on originating goods of Cambodia, and identifies products from the list set out in Annex III to Executive Order 14346 of September 5, 2025, Potential Tariff Adjustments for Aligned Partners, to receive a zero percent reciprocal tariff rate.
    October 26, 2025
    Cameroon 15% — August 7, 2025
    Costa Rica 15% — August 7, 2025
    Côte d’Ivoire 15% — August 7, 2025
    Democratic Republic of the Congo 15% — August 7, 2025
    Ecuador TBD: Joint Statement on Framework for United States-Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade – The White House

    In a trade deal framework, Ecuador will remove or decrease tariffs on U.S. machinery, chemicals, and agricultural products. Ecuador will work to address non-tariff trade barriers, including by reforming its import licensing and facility registration systems for food and agricultural products. The U.S. will commit to removing its reciprocal tariffs on “certain qualifying” Ecuadorian exports. Further details will follow as the two nations work to finalize a formal deal.

    The White House notes that “Given Ecuador’s commitments to take significant steps to advance a more reciprocal trade relationship, the United States will remove its reciprocal tariffs on certain qualifying exports from Ecuador to the United States.” No specific details have been shared on exports will see tariffs removed.
    TBD
    El Salvador TBD Joint Statement on Framework for United States-El Salvador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade – The White House

    El Salvador will streamline regulatory requirements for U.S. goods, including pharmaceuticals, remove import restrictions on remanufactured goods, and accept U.S. auto standards. El Salvador will also remove barriers to the entrance of U.S. agricultural goods to its market. The country will commit to advancing certain intellectual property treaties and preventing barriers to services and digital trade.

    The U.S. will commit to removing its reciprocal tariffs on certain Salvadoran exports that cannot be produced in the U.S. No further details have been provided regarding which tariffs will be removed.
    TBD
    Equatorial Guinea 15% — August 7, 2025
    European Union 15%
    50% on steel, aluminum and copper imports
    Fact Sheet: The United States and European Union Reach Massive Trade Deal – The White House

    EU-US trade deal explained – energy aspects (EU Commission)

    Exemptions include: European Commission President von der Leyen stated that “we have also agreed on zero-for-zero tariffs on a number of strategic products. This includes all aircraft and component parts, certain chemicals, certain generics, semiconductor equipment, certain agricultural products, natural resources and critical raw materials.”

    August 7, 2025
    Falkland Islands 10% — August 7, 2025
    Fiji 15% — August 7, 2025
    Ghana 15% — August 7, 2025
    Guatemala TBD Joint Statement on Framework for United States-Guatemala Agreement on Reciprocal Trade – The White House

    Guatemala will address certain non-tariff barriers, including by streamlining U.S. export approval requirements for pharmaceutical products and by removing restrictions on remanufactured goods. Further, Guatemala will accept U.S. auto standards, commit to addressing barriers to U.S. agricultural products, protect internationally recognized labor rights, and more effectively enforce its environmental laws.

    The U.S. will commit to removing its reciprocal tariffs on certain Guatemalan exports that cannot be produced in the U.S. No further information regarding the removal of certain tariffs has been shared.
    TBD
    Guyana 15% — August 7, 2025
    Iceland 15% — August 7, 2025
    India 50% Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation – White House August 27, 2025
    Indonesia 19% Fact Sheet: The United States and Indonesia Reach Historic Trade Deal August 7, 2025
    Iraq 35% — August 7, 2025
    Israel 15% — August 7, 2025
    Japan 15% Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures Unprecedented U.S.–Japan Strategic Trade and Investment Agreement August 7, 2025
    Jordan 15% — August 7, 2025
    Kazakhstan 25% — August 7, 2025
    Laos 40% — August 7, 2025
    Lesotho 15% — August 7, 2025
    Libya 30% — August 7, 2025
    Liechtenstein 15% — August 7, 2025
    Madagascar 15% — August 7, 2025
    Malawi 15% — August 7, 2025
    Malaysia 19% Agreement Between the United States of America and Malaysia on Reciprocal Trade – The White House

    On 10/26, the White House announced a trade deal with Malaysia. Key terms of the deal include:

    • Malaysia has committed to provide significant preferential market access for U.S. industrial goods exports, including chemicals, machinery and electrical equipment, metals, and passenger vehicles, and for U.S. agricultural exports including dairy, horticultural products, poultry, processed products, beverages, pork, rice, and fuel ethanol.
    • The United States has committed to maintain at 19 percent the reciprocal tariffs first set forth in Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, as amended, on originating goods of Malaysia, and has identified products from the list set out in Annex III to Executive Order 14346 of September 5, 2025, Potential Tariff Adjustments for Aligned Partners, to receive a zero percent reciprocal tariff rate.

    Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Malaysia Concerning Cooperation to Diversify Global Critical Minerals Supply Chains and Promote Investments – The White House

    The U.S. and Malaysia also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation between the countries on critical minerals supply chains development and expansion and to promote trade and investment between the countries in critical mineral resource exploration, extraction, processing and refining, manufacturing, and recycling and recovery.

    October 26, 2025
    Mauritius 15% — August 7, 2025
    Moldova 25% — August 7, 2025
    Mozambique 15% — August 7, 2025
    Myanmar 40% — August 7, 2025
    Namibia 15% — August 7, 2025
    Nauru 15% — August 7, 2025
    New Zealand 15% — August 7, 2025
    Nicaragua 18% — August 7, 2025
    Nigeria 15% — August 7, 2025
    North Macedonia 15% — August 7, 2025
    Norway 15% — August 7, 2025
    Pakistan 19% — August 7, 2025
    Papua New Guinea 15% — August 7, 2025
    Philippines 19% — August 7, 2025
    Serbia 35% — August 7, 2025
    South Africa 30% — August 7, 2025
    South Korea 15% A trade deal with South Korea was announced by President Trump on July 30 in a post to Truth Social.

    link

    August 7, 2025
    Sri Lanka 20% — August 7, 2025
    Switzerland 15%
    (cumulative reciprocal rate)
    Fact Sheet: The United States, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein Reach a Historic Trade Deal – The White House

    In a trade deal framework released on November 14, 2025, the White House announced it impose a maximum cumulative reciprocal tariff of 15% on Switzerland.

    Switzerland has committed to balancing its trade with the U.S., and several Swiss companies have announced investment into U.S. industries. Switzerland will also remove tariffs across agricultural and industrial sectors, including tariffs on fresh and dried nuts, fish and seafood, certain fruits, chemicals, and spirits such as whiskey and rum. In addition, Switzerland will establish tariff rate quotas for American poultry, beef, and bison.

    The U.S., Liechtenstein, and Switzerland also committed to a framework of digital trade principles.
    TBD
    Syria 41% — August 7, 2025
    Taiwan 20% — August 7, 2025
    Thailand 19% Joint Statement on a Framework for a United States-Thailand Agreement on Reciprocal Trade – The White House

    On 10/26, the White House announced a trade deal with Thailand. Key details of the deal include:

    • Thailand will eliminate tariff barriers on approximately 99 percent of goods, covering a full range of U.S. industrial and food and agricultural products.
    • The United States will maintain at 19 percent the reciprocal tariffs, as set forth in Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, as amended, on originating goods of Thailand, and will identify products from the list set out in Annex III to Executive Order 14346 of September 5, 2025, Potential Tariff Adjustments for Aligned Partners, to receive a zero percent reciprocal tariff rate.

    Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand Concerning Cooperation to Diversify Global Critical Minerals Supply Chains and Promote Investments – The White House

    The U.S. and Thailand also signed a Memorandum of Understanding seeking to cooperate in strengthening critical minerals resource sector governance, promoting partnerships between U.S. and Thai companies, and promoting trade and investment between the Participants to expand Thailand’s integration into secure and reliable global supply chains.

    October 26, 2025
    Trinidad and Tobago 15% — August 7, 2025
    Tunisia 25% — August 7, 2025
    Turkey 15% — August 7, 2025
    Uganda 15% — August 7, 2025
    United Kingdom 10%
    15% on U.K. automobiles
    25% on steel and aluminum imports
    Fact Sheet: U.S.-UK Reach Historic Trade Deal

    Exemptions include: Products for civil aircraft will be exempted from tariffs applied under other Trump administration executive actions. This measure applies largely to Rolls-Royce jet engines and parts often used in U.S.-made aircraft.

    May 8, 2025

    Exemptions effective June 30, 2025

    Vanuatu 15% — August 7, 2025
    Venezuela 15% — August 7, 2025
    Vietnam 20% Joint Statement on United States–Vietnam Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade – The White House

    On 10/26, the U.S. and Vietnam announced a framework for a proposed trade deal. Key details of the deal include:

    • Vietnam will provide preferential market access for substantially all U.S. industrial and agricultural exports to Vietnam.
    • The United States will maintain at 20 percent the reciprocal tariffs, as set forth in Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, as amended, on originating goods of Vietnam, and will also identify products from the list set out in Annex III to Executive Order 14346 of September 5, 2025, Potential Tariff Adjustments for Aligned Partners, to receive a zero percent reciprocal tariff rate.
    Final agreement to be finalized “in the coming weeks.”
    Zambia 15% — August 7, 2025
    Zimbabwe 15% — August 7, 2025

    In the Executive Order referenced at the top, President Trump declared that for “goods of any foreign trading partner that is not listed in Annex I to this order will be subject to an additional ad valorem rate of duty of 10 percent pursuant to the terms of Executive Order 14257, as amended, unless otherwise expressly provided.”

    Tariff Tracker

    Posted (or announced) Date Tariff/Trade Action Additional Information Date Effective
    August 6, 2025 IEEPA – India 50% tariff rate, previous proposed rate 25%. The Executive Order states ” I find that the Government of India is currently directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil” August 27, 2025
    August 1, 2025 Canadian Reciprocal Tariffs 35% (previously 25%) but only imports outside the scope of USMCA August 7, 2025
    August 1, 2025 Reciprocal Tariffs 10% on any product NOT listed in Annex 1 August 7, 2025
    July 28, 2025 EU – US Trade Agreement 15% tariffs on EU goods – additional details on “zero-for-zero” tariffs on certain chemicals to follow Potentially August 1, 2025
    July 22, 2025 Announcement of Trade Deal with Japan Japanese goods will face a 15% tariff, a reduction from the previously imposed 25%. President Trump’s announcement is linked here. Immediate
    July 15, 2025 Announcement of Trade Deal with Indonesia Eight days after President Trump sent a letter announcing 32% tariffs beginning August 1, President Trump announced on Truth Social that the U.S. and Indonesia had agreed to a trade deal. In the deal, according to the President, Indonesia committed “to purchasing $15 Billion Dollars in U.S. Energy, $4.5 Billion Dollars in American Agricultural Products, and 50 Boeing Jets.” He also stated that Indonesian goods will face a 19% tariff and Indonesia will not impose tariffs on U.S. goods. Finally, it was noted in cases where shipments originate in other countries with higher tariff rates, “then that Tariff will be added on to the Tariff that Indonesia is paying.” Additional details on the deal are still being worked out between U.S. and Indonesian parties, according to reports. President Trump’s announcement is linked here. Unclear – Deal details still being finalized between countries
    July 12, 2025 IEEPA 30% tariff on EU – the letter promised no tariffs on manufacturing companies that decide to build in the US August 1, 2025
    July 12, 2025 IEEPA 30% tariffs on Mexico – currently 25% tariff on non-USMCA goods and 50% on steel and aluminum August 1, 2025
    July 10, 2025 IEEPA 35% tariff on Canada. Unclear on USMCA exemptions, but possible. An increase from the previously threatened 25% August 1, 2025
    July 7, 2025 IEEPA Previously announced tariff rates (which vary by country) will be enforced unless the individual country takes “significant steps to remedy non-reciprocal trade arrangements and align sufficiently with the United States on economic and national security matters”
    Extending the Modification of the Reciprocal Tariff Rates
    August 1, 2025
    July 7, 2025 IEEPA 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korean – threat to raise tariffs if countries retaliate August 1, 2025
    May 28, 2025 US Court of International Trade ruling The US Court of International Trade ruled that tariffs levied through IEEPA on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China to address the fentanyl and border “emergency” were beyond the authority granted by IEEPA; this pause was immediately overridden by an appeal and subsequent stay of the order, allowing the tariffs to stay in place. Immediate
    May 12, 2025 China removes certain retaliatory tariffs on the US China issued a policy interpretation stating it is reducing its retaliatory tariffs announced April 4 (and subsequent amendments of April 9 and 11). This resets the additional retaliatory tariff increase on imports from the US from 125 percent to 10 percent, starting May 14, for 90 days while the countries continue negotiating. China also indicates it will take necessary measures to suspend or cancel the non-tariff countermeasures against the US that were announced in response to the US tariffs of April 2, presumably meaning its new export controls and entity listings announced on April 4 and 9. Immediate
    May 12, 2025 Executive Order to lower certain additional tariffs on Chinese imports This EO modified the tariff levels implemented by the EO on April 2 (and subsequent amendments of April 8, 9, and 11), returning tariff levels to 10% for 90 days while the two countries continued to negotiate economic terms. This order did not affect tariffs levied on imports from China earlier under Section 301 or the IEEPA actions over fentanyl and border security imposed on February 4 and March 4. Immediate
    May 8, 2025 Announcement of Potential US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal The White House announces and provides a fact sheet for a future US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD), which includes the potential for the UK to lower tariffs on US beef, and a US quota of 100,000 vehicles for the UK to export to the US at a tariff rate of 10 percent (and not the 25 percent additional tariff resulting from the Section 232 investigation). No formal agreement is made
    April 29, 2025 Executive Order to Address tariff “stacking” This EO clarified that certain tariffs invoked under the authorities of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, National Emergencies Act, section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, and Section 301 of title 3 of the United States Code are no longer applied cumulatively. The order also outlines a procedure for determining which of multiple tariffs on an article will be applied, should an article be subject to multiple duties. Cumulative tariffs will still be possible for articles that are pursuant to certain actions. For example, tariffs levied by the Proclamation 9704 of March 8, 2018 (Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States), as amended by Proclamation 9980 of January 24, 2020 (Adjusting Imports of Derivative Aluminum Articles and Derivative Steel Articles Into the United States), and Proclamation 10895 of February 10, 2025 Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States), will still be subject to additional tariffs levied by Proclamation 9705 of March 8, 2018 (Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States), as amended by Proclamation 9980 of January 24, 2020 (Adjusting Imports of Derivative Aluminum Articles and Derivative Steel Articles Into the United States), and Proclamation 10896 of February 10, 2025 (Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States) Immediate
    April 11, 2025 China announces additional retaliatory tariffs In response to the U.S.’s April 9th additional tariffs on Chinese imports, China announced it would match the 125% tariff rate. April 12
    April 10, 2025 EU pauses retaliatory measures European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen released a statement pausing countermeasures announced on April 9 for 90 days. Immediate
    April 9, 2025 EU votes to impose retaliatory tariffs EU votes to impose €22 billion for the US steel and aluminum tariffs of March 12 April 15

    Trade & Tariffs

    Executive Order: ADDRESSING THREATS TO THE UNITED STATES BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION | August 6, 2025
    Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation | August 6, 2025
    Reciprocal Tariffs – Annex II | August 1, 2025
    Executive Order: FURTUR MODIFYING THE RECIPROCAL TARIFF RATES | August 1, 2025
    Fact Sheet: The United States and European Union Reach Massive Trade Deal | July 28, 2025
    Face Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures Unprecedented U.S.–Japan Strategic Trade and Investment Agreement | July 23, 2025
    Joint Statement on Framework for United States – Indonesia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade | July 22, 2025
    Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Continues Enforcement of Reciprocal Tariffs and Announces New Tariff Rates | July 07, 2025
    Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures a Historic Trade Win for the United States | May 12, 2025
    Joint Statement on U.S. – China Economic and Trade Meeting in Geneva | May 12, 2025
    SOCMA Joint Comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Semiconductors and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment | May 07, 2025
    SOCMA Joint Comments on Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients | May 07, 2025
    Executive Order on Cumulative Tariffs | April 29, 2025
    Notice of Request – Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients 
    Notice of Request – Section 232 – Semiconductors and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment
    From Miller Chevalier – What You Need to Know About Reciprocal Tariffs
    Guidance – Reciprocal Tariffs | April 05, 2025
    SOCMA Statement on Reciprocal Tariffs and U.S. Manufacturing Strategy | April 03, 2025
    SOCMA Urges Trade Policies that Balance Domestic Protection with Access to Critical Materials | February 02, 2025

    Regulatory & Environmental Policy

    Comments on EPA’s Proposed National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants | April 14, 2025
    EPA Extension of CMAS Rulemaking Comment Period to April 14
    EPA Deregulatory Actions | March 13, 2025
    Letter to Zeldin on Staffing | March 05, 2025
    IRIS Letter | January 27, 2025
    SOCMA Commends Congressional Focus on Revitalizing TSCA and Advancing U.S. Chemical Innovation | January 22, 2025

    Supply Chain Disruptions

    SOCMA Statement on President Trump’s Address to a Joint Session on Congress | March 05, 2025
    SOCMA Statement on New Tariffs for Mexico, Canada, and China | November 26, 2024

    SOCMA Advocacy & Action

    SOCMA in Washington: Specialty Chemical Leaders Push for Growth, Innovation & Reshoring | May 23, 2025
    Specialty Chemical Manufacturers: America’s Ready-to-Go Production Engine
    Letter to President Trump – SOCMA Meeting Request | April 30, 2025
    Specialty Chemical Manufacturers: America’s Ready-to-Go Production Engine | April 30, 2025
    SOCMA Statement on Reciprocal Tariffs and U.S. Manufacturing Strategy | April 03, 2025
    EPA Deregulatory Actions | March 13, 2025
    Letter to Zeldin on Staffing | March 05, 2025
    SOCMA Statement on President Trump’s Address to a Joint Session on Congress | March 05, 2025
    SOCMA Urges Trade Policies that Balance Domestic Protection with Access to Critical Materials | February 02, 2025
    IRIS Letter | January 27, 2025
    SOCMA Commends Congressional Focus on Revitalizing TSCA and Advancing U.S. Chemical Innovation | January 22, 2025
    Open Letter to Incoming Trump Administration | January 20, 2025

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