On October 24, it was learned from Zhuanshu Shijie that WM is closing its plastic film recycling plant near Houston. The company describes this move as a temporary measure, but also indicates that the future of the plant is uncertain. The largest sol

ITHomeOn October 23, it was reported that Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated that Samsung Electronics is increasingly involved in manufacturing chips for the automaker, indicating that the South Korean company is gradually entering a market originally domina

According to foreign media reports, the Anderson Economic Group released an analysis report on October 16, showing that in the first ten months of this year, automakers paid a total of $10.6 billion in tariffs for cars and parts shipped from Canada a

As the slogan of the circular economy resonates globally, the market has sent different signals. Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS), a giant in the U.S. drainage systems sector and a major consumer of recycled plastics, has seen its procurement data une

On October 20, Specialized Plastics Vision learned that the American chemical recycling company Agilyx has completed the acquisition of a 44% stake in GreenDot. This transaction was initially announced in July of this year. GreenDot is a waste manag

According to a Reuters report, on October 17, U.S. President Trump signed an executive order to expand the scope of credits related to American automobile and engine production, and starting from November 1, to impose a new 25% tariff on imports of m

On October 17, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit against three plastic bag manufacturers. The companies labeled their products as "recyclable," even though the state's recycling system is effectively unable to handle plastic b

According to a report by Bloomberg, after significant lobbying by U.S. automakers to mitigate the negative impact of record-high import tariffs, the White House is preparing to ease tariff restrictions on the country's automotive industry, a move tha

Recently, the American chemical recycling startup Resynergi's planned chemical recycling project for waste plastics in Rohnert Park, California, faced strong opposition from local residents, resulting in an extremely strict project review that could

Swedish composite material manufacturer Polykemi Group plans to increase the capacity of its US plant by 50% by 2027, driven mainly by the unexpectedly strong growth of the North American market. The company launched production at its Gastonia plant

According to Lianhe Zaobao, U.S. President Trump decided to...11 1Impose additional tariffs on Chinese products starting from the above date.100%Tariff, and to“All key software”Implement export controls. This policy adjustment will have various impac

On October 9, Lion Elastomers announced plans to cease operations at its rubber production facility in Orange, Texas, which it acquired from Firestone Polymers in 2019. This decision will affect about 100 employees who have been working at the plant

Recently, ExxonMobil announced that it will delay the development of a proposed new polyethylene (PE) project. In a statement, ExxonMobil said, "Based on current market conditions, we will slow the advancement of the 'Coastal Plains Project.'" The c

On Friday (October 10), following U.S. President Trump's remarks on tariffs, U.S. Treasury yields fell sharply. This move injected new geopolitical risks into an already tense market. The USD exchange rate softened in tandem with yields, causin

On October 9 local time, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a fourth round of sanctions targeting the export of Iranian oil and petrochemical products, imposing sanctions on more than 50 ind

1. After Tesla launched the lower-priced version of Model 3/Y, General Motors released the all-new Chevrolet Bolt, starting at $29,000, which is considered the cheapest electric vehicle in the United States. 2. Previously, it was reported that the ne

On October 7, 2025, U.S. President Trump officially announced on the Truth Social platform that, starting from November 1, 2025, the United States will impose a 25% tariff on all imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Trump Truth Social s

On September 29 local time, U.S. President Trump announced a 10% tariff on imported softwood logs and lumber, as well as a 25% tariff on imported cabinets, bathroom vanities, and upholstered wood products. The new tariffs will take effect on October

According to foreign media reports, Tesla recently urged the Trump administration not to abolish vehicle emission standards and to maintain the long-established U.S. recognition that "greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health." Tesla stated that

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has released its "2025 Industry Size and Impact Report." This report is the association's annual flagship analysis, emphasizing that despite ongoing challenges and uncertainties in the industry, the positi