SOCMA Hearing Testimony on Section 301 China Tariffs
Section 301 Committee U.S. International Trade Commission 500 E Street SW Washington, D.C. 20436 Docket No. USTR-2018-0026 RE: SOCMA Testimony... View Article
August 22, 2018Categories for Policy
SOCMA Summary of Expected Testimony on Section 301 China Tariffs
July 27, 2018 Section 301 Committee U.S. International Trade Commission (US ITC) 500 E Street SW Washington, D.C. 20436 Docket... View Article
July 27, 2018USTR’s New List of China Tariffs Includes Chemicals
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer recently announced plans to levy 25 percent tariffs on an additional $200 billion in Chinese imports, also known as List 3. The new tariff proposals would add to the $34 billion in tariffs currently in effect, as well as List 2 worth $16 billion (if implemented)...
July 25, 2018BPTF Hosts Annual Spring Meeting to Discuss Issues Impacting Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Manufacturers
The Bulk Pharmaceuticals Task Force (BPTF) hosted its annual Spring Meeting here at the Society for Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) headquarters to discuss key issues and challenges facing the pharmaceutical industry and hear from industry experts.
July 11, 2018CFATS Reauthorization—Managing the Security Risks of Dangerous Chemicals
Since its inception eleven years ago, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program has been working with high-risk chemical facilities to reduce the risk of release, theft, diversion or sabotage of their chemical holdings.
July 2, 2018SOCMA Members Weigh in on Issues Critical to Industry During Annual Fly-In
Members of the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill on June 6 to communicate the positive impact their businesses have on their communities and share concerns about issues critical to the industry as part of the association’s annual Specialty Chemical Industry Fly-In.
June 29, 2018SOCMA Engages with USTR- Chemical Intermediates Delisted from Section 301 China Tariff List 1
On June 15, President Trump issued a statement that the United States will implement a 25 percent tariff on $50 billion worth of Chinese goods that contain industrially significant technology.
June 27, 2018SOCMA Advocates for Implementation of a Fair, Efficient and Effective TSCA User Fees Program
SOCMA today issued the following statement, as well as extensive public comments, in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) proposed rule for User Fees for the administration of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA):
May 24, 2018SOCMA Post-Hearing Rebuttal Comments on Proposed Section 301 Tariffs
ORAL TESTIMONY TO: Section 301 Committee, U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) FROM: Matthew Moedritzer Manager, Legal and Government Relations DATE:... View Article
May 22, 2018SOCMA Post-Hearing Rebuttal Comments: Section 301 China Tariffs
May 22, 2018 Section 301 Committee U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) 500 E Street SW Washington, D.C. 20436 Docket No.... View Article
May 22, 2018