US EDC caught in China tariffs; players expect minor disruptions, firmer prices

摘要

HOUSTON (ICIS)--The US will begin implementing tariffs on Thursday against a host of Chinese products. This will draw US ethylene dichloride (EDC) into the fray as China implements retaliatory 25% tariffs against US imports of the feedstock for polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Participants said that market impact will likely be minimal - or at least, not significant.