The United States reported that the USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism matter at Amphenol Optimize México’s Nogales, Sonora facility, which makes automotive and aerospace connectors, cables and components, has been…
The European Union has adopted the first harmonized definition and calculation rules for mass balance accounting under the Single-Use Plastics Directive, setting requirements for chemical and physical traceability. The rules…
Duc Giang Chemicals (DGC) disclosed that its Board of Directors approved Resolution No. 34, endorsing a proposal to amend the Investment Registration Certificate for the Nghi Son Project. The filing…
The European Commission has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) originating in China. SEQENS says it supports open trade and fair competition on a level playing…
Ambassador Jamieson Greer, as Chair of the G20 Trade Ministerial in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, reported that G20 trade ministers reached consensus on a statement on the weaponization of food through coercive…
Eastman Chemical joins European plastics circularity coalition lobbying for recycled-content rules
October 2, 2026
Eastman has joined more than 30 organizations in the European Plastics Circularity (EPC) Coalition, an industry-led initiative lobbying for policies that strengthen plastics circularity and investment in Europe. The coalition…
Eastman Chemical Company is raising prices on two acid and anhydride products effective October 1, 2026, or as contracts allow. Eastman Acetic Anhydride rises USD 0.05/lb (USD 0.11/kg) and Eastman…