On April 14, 2026, the South Korean government announced that from April 15 to June 30, it would implement anti-hoarding measures on seven key petrochemical feedstocks, including ethylene, propylene, butadiene, benzene, toluene, and xylene. Affected

News Summary: Raw Materials News-Suspension of delivery! Sumitomo Chemical encounters force majeure Packaging News Highlights-Raw material supply is tight, South Korea encourages the use of eco-friendly products to reduce plastic consumption. Other N

The European Commission imposed temporary anti-dumping duties on imports of purified terephthalic acid (PTA) from South Korea and Mexico, effective from April 10. The EU Commission stated that, amid weakening demand, dumped products have continued to

Due to the Middle East conflict, the supply of key raw materials for plastic production in South Korea has become tight. On the 13th, the South Korean Ministry of Environment, Climate and Energy launched a six-month nationwide campaign to encourage

New Delhi, April 2 - The Indian government announced that in response to the supply chain disruptions caused by the conflict in West Asia, it will impose zero tariffs on dozens of key petrochemical products, with the measures effective until June 30,

International News Briefing: Raw Materials News: BASF to Increase Caprolactam and Polyamide Prices in North America Automotive News – India’s Automotive Industry Faces Supply Chain Disruption Risks Due to “Gas Shortage” Packaging News – L’Oréal Partn

Lead: ① A coalition of 24 U.S. states will sue the Trump administration on Thursday, challenging its newly implemented 10% global tariffs; ② These states will file the lawsuit in the U.S. International Trade Court in New York City, asking the court t

Although the 2026 Government Work Report did not explicitly mention "plastics" or "polyolefins," its comprehensive directives on upgrading traditional industries, boosting domestic demand, and advancing green transformation have clearly outlined a de

The 2026 National Two Sessions have kicked off, with the new quality productive forces becoming the core theme throughout the year. The non-ferrous metals industry is accelerating its transformation from traditional raw material supply to a national

According to Reuters on February 25, Jamieson Greer, U.S. Trade Representative, said on Wednesday local time that the United States plans to raise tariff rates on certain countries from the recently implemented 10% to 15% or higher, but will not impo

From February 20 to 24, 2026, U.S. tariff policy underwent a dramatic reversal—first repealing then reimposing duties—becoming a pivotal factor disrupting the global plastics market. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the previous tariffs unlawful, prompti

International News Highlights: Raw Material News: Celanese Officially Opens Michigan Tech Center to Boost R&D on TPV, PA and Other Engineering Plastics Automotive News: Li Auto Joins the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China Packaging News:

The House of Representatives voted down on Tuesday night a proposal by the Speaker to delay a vote on tariffs until the end of July, due to "three Republican lawmakers defecting." Even if the House passes a resolution to repeal Canadian tariffs, Trum

In early 2026, the buzz around a "banner year for chemicals" quickly intensified within the industry. Futures markets became agitated, and the basic chemicals index staged a strong rebound, with sub-sectors like fluorochemicals, phosphochemicals, and

On February 9, 2026, a strategic report released by a French government agency stated that the European Union should consider imposing an unprecedented 30% across-the-board tariff on Chinese goods, or devaluing the euro against the renminbi by 3

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On February 4, 2026, the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Hainan Province issued an announcement to solicit public comments on the "Several Measures of Hainan Province on Supporting the High-Quality Development of the Fully Biodeg

International News Highlights Raw Material News - ExxonMobil Commissions Third Advanced Recycling Unit at Baytown Site Automotive News - Continental Completes Sale of ContiTech OESL Business Packaging News - Japan's MAFF Promotes New Policies for Pac

On January 1, 2026, the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) officially came into effect, marking the transition of the world's first "carbon tariff" from policy text to practical implementation. Although its current scope is li

On January 22, 2026, the General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT) of Saudi Arabia launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of epoxy resin originating in or exported from China, India, South Korea, and Taiwan, China.