Category: Market Trends
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US should revoke tariffs to protect chemicals, plastics trade with China
US President Donald Trump’s administration should revoke its proposed tariffs on China steel and aluminum because of potential chemical business at risk from the ongoing … ›
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$5.6 billion Indian exports may be hit as US weighs tighter policy
Indian exports up to $5.6 billion could be hit as the US pressures India for greater market access by declaring a review of the generalized … ›
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China plans more anti-dumping duties on chemical imports in 2018
China is set to impose more anti-dumping duties (ADDs) on chemical imports this year amid escalating trade tensions with the US but there … ›
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Middle East A Possible Energy Winner in U.S.-China Spat
The Middle East is emerging as a potential beneficiary of the brewing trade war between the U.S. and China as the Asian nation strikes back … ›
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Future-oriented spending begins a tepid recovery in the chemical industry
After declining in 2016, future-oriented spending by the chemical industry went on the comeback trail in 2017. R&D spending increased … ›
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Sabic to Boost Chemicals Output Capacity 70% by 2025
Saudi Basic Industries Corp. plans to boost production capacity 70 percent by 2025 as the Middle East’s dominant chemical maker works … ›
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Why the UAE is developing chemical storage capacity
The total chemical industry size worldwide was estimated at $4.1tr in sales in 2016. To date, China continues to dominate world rankings, … ›
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Brexit uncertainty forcing UK-based firms to act
With just 12 months to go before Britain is expected to leave the EU, a third of UK-based companies are actively organising or planning to … ›
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U.S. tax incentives expected to drive growth of CO2 capture, sequestration projects
A small provision in legislation that passed last month to increase U.S. government spending limits is predicted to trigger an explosion of … ›
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Huntsman Corp. to buy insulation manufacturer for $350M
The Woodlands-based chemical giant Huntsman Corp. has plans to add an insulation manufacturer to its business. Huntsman Corp. will acquire … ›