On June 15, the Trump Administration announced the final list of $50 billion worth of China imports to receive additional tariffs. The list includes Chinese plastics machinery imports (beginning at 8465.92.00) that will receive an additional 25 percent in tariffs effective July 6. The...

The three leading indicators released last week - two from the U.S. Census Bureau and one from the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) - point to sustained economic activity ahead. For starters, monthly sales for retail and food services in May increased 0.8 percent from April, according to the U....

PLASTICS Honored in 2018 Best Manufacturing Associations to Work for The Plastics Industry Association was recently named as one of the Best Manufacturing Associations to Work for. This inaugural program was created by the National Association of Manufacturers’ Council of Manufacturing Associations...

After more than a two-month suspension where the countries negotiated for permanent exemptions, the Trump Administration ultimately decided to move forward with its plan to place tariffs on steel and aluminum imports originating from its strongest trading partners last week. Tariffs of 25 percent...

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) today released its first official statement on marine debris, recognizing the critical importance of our oceans and the great environmental challenge that uncollected plastics present. The statement also highlights the industry’s ...

Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA-5) recently visited Berry Global’s Brookville, PA plant to get a first-hand look at plastics manufacturing in his district. Berry Global acquired the Brookville facility in 2014, which largely manufactures child resistant closures for the pharmaceutical...