WASHINGTON (September 20, 2025) – The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in response to reports that President Trump supports the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. The following can be attributed to Chris Jahn, ACC President and CEO.
“American success relies on President Trump working with railroads, manufacturers, agriculture, and industry to craft a bigger and better deal for America.”
“While Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern claim the merger will help, it’s a bad deal for America because the facts tell a different story. This deal would lead to a monopoly -- crushing competition, raising costs, and undermining the progress President Trump has made on American manufacturing, farming, and energy production.
“This merger would feed monopolies and choke off competition, leaving American businesses with fewer choices, higher costs, and less reliable service, with consumers paying the higher cost in the long run. This merger would stifle innovation, reduce investment, and hand China a competitive edge in global trade and industrial leadership. There is a better deal to be had -- one that promotes competition, lowers costs, and strengthens America.”
