President Donald Trump made headlines on July 12, 2025, by announcing sweeping 30% tariffs on imports from the European Union and Mexico, set to take effect on August 1. Positioned as a measure to protect national security and rebalance trade relationships, the announcement has already sparked diplomatic backlash and market volatility. The tariffs cover a... Read more »
The word phthalate is often viewed by the public pretty negatively, and the average person often points to the reason for this as health concerns and environmental issues. You might even find yourself reaching for a bottle on the shelf labeled “phthalate-free” even if it is an item that would have never contained a... Read more »
A new federal enforcement rule taking effect on June 25, 2025, is raising concerns not just among truck drivers and fleet operators—but across the broader supply chain. Under updated guidance from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), commercial drivers who cannot demonstrate English proficiency during roadside inspections can now be placed out of service... Read more »
Summer is heating up, and that means so are the roads. Unpaved roads often become problematic during the dry summer months due to dust, which reduces visibility, air quality, and can also degrade the road surface. Municipalities often apply dust control methods to extend the life of the road. Calcium chloride is a non-toxic... Read more »
The Trump administration has launched the most aggressive deregulatory campaign in the history of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), significantly reshaping how chemical regulations are enforced. This sweeping rollback of environmental oversight directly affects manufacturers that rely on chemical processes, easing compliance burdens but raising concerns about public and environmental safety. Recent changes underscore... Read more »
In early 2025, the Trump administration introduced a sweeping series of tariffs policies that marked a sharp shift in U.S. trade strategy. Branded as measures to protect American jobs and industries, these tariffs were part of a broader “America First” economic agenda aimed at reshaping global trade relations. These tariffs are already impacting the... Read more »
The United States is preparing to impose substantial fees on ships associated with China, aiming to revitalize its struggling domestic shipbuilding industry and counter China’s growing dominance in global maritime trade. A draft executive order proposes levying fees on vessels docking at U.S. ports if they are part of a fleet that includes Chinese-built... Read more »
In recent weeks, significant uncertainty has been injected into the business landscape, particularly within the chemical distribution industry, due to the new tariffs announced by the Trump administration. These tariffs, which are set to impact Canada and Mexico starting March 4, 2025, have raised concerns about the effect on both domestic and international chemical trade,... Read more »
On January 14, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its risk evaluation for Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP), confirming its continued safety in the vast majority of its applications. This comprehensive assessment under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) underscores DINP’s crucial role in various industries and reaffirms its suitability for widespread use, with... Read more »
Since Donald Trump’s second inauguration, his administration has been rapidly rolling out executive orders that will significantly affect the U.S. chemical distribution industry, energy policies, and international trade. A key focus is trade and tariffs, particularly with China, Canada, and Mexico. Trump’s “America First” trade policy aims to address U.S. trade deficits and potentially... Read more »
