U.S.CHEMICAL INDUSTRY ADVANCES AMID CHOPPY SEAS

摘要

CHEMICAL PRODUCTION in the United States continued to expand in 2019 despite protectionist trade policies and a global manufacturing slowdown.Indeed,while many U.S.manufacturing sectors declined last year,the chemical industry remained a positive contributor to growth.American chemical makers,thanks to low-cost energy and feedstocks,maintain a clear competitive,advantage in many key product areas.This edge has motivated unprecedented investment in U.S.chemical manufacturing for nearly a decade now.As the new capacity comes on-line,the American chemical industry is positioned to be a global leader.