Last week in Houston, at the World Chemical Forum and the World Petrochemical Conference, I joined industry leaders from around the world who came together to discuss current chemical sector realities, from geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruption, to shifting trade rules and regulatory pressure.
Conversations throughout the week reflected those realities, as well as concerns about instability in the Middle East and what it could mean for energy markets and global trade routes. For those of us focused on U.S. chemical manufacturing, these discussions reinforced the importance of policies that strengthen American competitiveness, resilience, and innovation.
Perhaps the biggest takeaway was about the need for agility, resilience, and growth here at home. That growth starts with the strength of U.S. chemical manufacturing. Our industry benefits from world-class innovation, a highly skilled workforce, as well as abundant domestic energy resources made possible by shale gas. Chemical manufacturers are helping power the modern economy, developing the materials and technologies that support everything from infrastructure to advanced manufacturing.
To keep that momentum going, we need policies that strengthen U.S. competitiveness: fair trade, access to reliable and affordable energy, and smart, science-based regulation. Modernizing TSCA and ensuring timely chemical reviews will help speed innovation, strengthen supply chains, and support new investment in American manufacturing.
American success relies on American chemistry. With the right policy environment, our industry can continue to innovate, compete, and deliver the products and technologies the world depends on.
