The U.S.Chemical Industry Gears Up for Gains

摘要

THE OUTPUT of the American chemistry industry held its own in 2017 despite hurricane-caused disruptions. Now, both global and national developments are boosting the industry's prospects for the next five years. For the first time in a decade, all the world's major economies are on an upswing in concert. In the United States, manufacturing has turned a corner, business investment is on the rise, and domestic oil and gas production is on the rebound. Major end-use markets, supported by growth in trading partner economies, have improved, setting the stage for gains in U.S chemical production.