American manufacturing runs on American chemistry. Chemical products and materials power nearly every sector of the U.S. economy—from semiconductors and defense to agriculture, energy, medical technology, and consumer goods. Because chemistry sits at the heart of modern supply chains, trade policy and tariff decisions play an outsized role in shaping U.S. manufacturing strength, global competitiveness, and economic growth.
Today, unfair trade practices, distorted global markets, and rising foreign overcapacity threaten America’s competitive edge. At the same time, shifting global production patterns create a window of opportunity for targeted, pro‑growth trade measures that strengthen U.S. industry, reinforce supply chain resilience, support high‑skilled American jobs, and ensure the United States—not non‑market economies—sets the pace for global manufacturing.
A strong U.S. chemical industry is essential to any strategy that grows American manufacturing, lowers costs for families, and keeps the nation competitive on the world stage.
