Trade Archives

SOCMA Urges Trade Policies that Balance Domestic Protection with Access to Critical Materials

The Trump Administration announcement imposing a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and an additional 10% on goods from China is a significant shift in U.S. trade policy and poses serious challenges for the specialty chemical sector, disrupting well-established supply chains and increasing operational costs for manufacturers.

February 2, 2025

USTR Releases Much-Anticipated 301 Report, Fails to Reinstate Exemptions Process

SOCMA is disappointed that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will not reinstate an exclusion process for chemicals imported from China that are currently subject to a surtax under the Section 301 investigation of China.

May 16, 2024

SOCMA Praises Legislation to Reauthorize Key Trade Program

SOCMA strongly supports the introduction of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Reform Act by Trade Subcommittee Chair Adrian Smith (R-NE) with nearly 20 cosponsors, including 17 Ways and Means Committee members. SOCMA has been advocating for MTB reauthorization since 2020 and focused on educating congressional offices on the Ways and Means Committee.

May 15, 2024

SOCMA Government Relations Update: Trade & Supply Chain

Last week, the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committees held hearings on “The Administration’s 2024 Trade Priorities”, where US Trade Representative Katherine Tai appeared as a witness to discuss the President’s stances on current and potential trade programs.

April 25, 2024

SOCMA Supports the Passage of Legislation out of the House Ways and Means Committee to Reauthorize GSP

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) commends Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-02) for his proactive stance in introducing the Congressional Review Act Resolution aimed at overturning the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Proposed Risk Management Program (RMP) Rule.

April 18, 2024

SOCMA Statement on USTR Court Brief and 301 Exclusions

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) Vice President, Legal and Government Relations, Robert F. Helminiak released a statement today explaining that the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) does not have an adequate exemption or exclusion process for Section 301 China Tariffs.

August 12, 2022

SOCMA Launches Policy Webinar Series in April

As the specialty chemicals industry anticipates new policy and regulations coming under the Biden Administration, the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) is hosting its Policy Webinar Series throughout April to focus these key topics that are crucial to its membership and the value chain.

March 30, 2021

SOCMA Looks Forward to Partnering on Key Trade Issues with Newly Appointed U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) congratulates Katherine Tai on her recent landmark appointment as the United States Trade Representative under the Biden Administration.

March 18, 2021

SOCMA Looks to Strengthen Longstanding Relationships with Newly Appointed DHS, Commerce Secretaries

With chemical safety, security and trade as crucial focal points for the specialty chemical value chain, the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) looks forward to continuing a robust dialogue and working with newly appointed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on these key industry issues.

March 2, 2021

SOCMA Urges USITC to Increase Collaboration with Trading Partners to Reduce Trade Barriers

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) today testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on the Economic Impact of Trade Agreements Implemented Under Trade Authorities Procedures, 2021 Report.

October 7, 2020

Categories for Trade