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Trump slaps tariffs on US imports of cars, parts / Collection to start in early April / Europeans cry foul

28.03.2025 — By Eric Culp — As threatened, US President Donald Trump has announced import duties of 25% on all automobiles and light trucks shipped to the US, fees that come on top of existing tariffs.An executive order released by the White House said the decision was based on an investigation by US Secretary...

28.03.2025 LOGISTICS  US industry criticises planned penalties on Chinese ships

27.03.2025 POLYURETHANE MARKET  World TPU demand to rise by 2.5% in 2025 / Growth relies on specialised grades and advanced formulations – IAL Consultants report

27.03.2025 EUROPEAN CAR MARKET  EU registrations continue lower / EVs retain lead in market share

27.03.2025 SWEDEN Deposit increase to push recycling rates above 90% / Plastics recycling levels still insufficient

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28.03.2025 PLASTIFLEX  Belgian hose manufacturer expands / Acquisitions in Slovenia, USA

28.03.2025 POLYMER PRICES  Paraxylene March: Contract price down on falling costs

28.03.2025 ALIAXIS  Sales and earnings under pressure / Pipe manufacturer plans further cost cuts focused on Europe

28.03.2025 OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP  Borealis, Vynova, and BASF win OCS Europe certification for all sites / Austrian company a pioneer of the standard

28.03.2025 SHELL  Sale of chemicals business in Europe and US confirmed / CEO Sawan considers “selective closures”

28.03.2025 RÖHM  MMA plant starts up in US / Swift ramp-up announced on strong demand

28.03.2025 BASF Helmut Winterling to head Ludwigshafen, Antwerp Verbund sites

28.03.2025 PLASTIC FANTASTIC Dissecting the man-made fossil record of the Plastic Age

27.03.2025 UBC COMPOSITES  Automotive supplier files for insolvency under self-administration / Reduction of orders, capacities possible

27.03.2025 GERMAN ECONOMY  More optimism in German boardrooms / Fiscal stimulus package and looming US tariffs / Mood improves among makers of plastics goods

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