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West Virginia’s Success Relies on American Chemistry

Chemistry Creates, America Competes 

Mining, healthcare, manufacturing, and energy production all depend on chemistry. U.S. chemical producers are the driving force for everyday products that businesses and families in West Virginia rely on and help our nation win the global competition.   

Supporting more domestic chemical production right here in West Virginia will help bolster our sector’s trade surplus, bring stability to the domestic economy and strengthen U.S. competitiveness across global markets. 

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West Virginia needs smart, pro-growth, more predictable regulatory processes for producing more at home, protecting these American jobs and keeping costs down for West Virginia.

West Virginia chemistry provides

6.9 K

direct jobs.

West Virginia chemistry average wage

$ 102.0 K

38.3% higher than the average manufacturing wage.

West Virginia chemistry generates

$ 109 M

in state & local taxes.

American Voters Agree with West Virginia

77%
Of West Virginians agree that growing U.S. chemical production will lead to more jobs, capital spending, and investments in R&D that can turn America into the world’s manufacturing superpower. *
80%
Of West Virginians agree that practical policy and regulations can be developed that both protects the environment and human health without sacrificing manufacturing jobs and America’s competitive advantage. *

West Virginia Needs Your Help and Your Voice

Growing U.S. chemical production here in West Virginia will help make America the world’s manufacturing superpower. Let’s work together to keep America strong and grow chemical manufacturing right here in your home state.   

Help us: 

  1. Drive predictable, transparent, fact-based policies    
  2. Foster more production in the U.S., not elsewhere   
  3. Prioritize energy independence and bolster our sector’s trade surplus    
  4. Safeguard our communities and incentivize job creation   
  5. Protect our national security and supply chains   

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* Based on results from a Morning Consult poll on behalf of the American Chemistry Council that ran March 20-24, 2025, and has a margin of error +/- 6%.