Washington D.C.— The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) today released the following statement after President Trump signed legislation to end the government shutdown:
“The Plastics Industry Association applauds President Trump, Majority Leader Thune, Speaker Johnson, and the bipartisan members of Congress who acted quickly to end the shutdown, restore government operations, protect our economy, and keep America’s manufacturers moving forward,” said Matt Seaholm, President & CEO of the Plastics Industry Association.
“We appreciate the President’s swift action in signing this funding package without delay, allowing operations to stabilize, workers to remain on the job, and America’s manufacturing strength to endure. We’re encouraged by lawmakers who put country ahead of politics, and we hope to see this same bipartisan commitment as we work to strengthen U.S. manufacturing competitiveness.”
About the Plastics Industry Association
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) supports the entire plastics supply chain, including Equipment Suppliers, Material Suppliers, Processors, and Recyclers, representing over one million workers in our $551 billion U.S. industry. PLASTICS advances the priorities of our members who are dedicated to investing in technologies that improve capabilities and advances in recycling and sustainability and providing essential products that allow for the protection and safety of our lives. Since 1937, PLASTICS has been working to make its members, and the eighth largest U.S. manufacturing industry, more globally competitive while supporting circularity through educational initiatives, industry-leading insights and events, convening opportunities and policy advocacy, including the largest plastics trade show in the Americas, NPE: The Plastics Show.
