The North American chemicals industry is highly integrated. USMCA brings certainty to the chemical industry in North America and is one of the most sophisticated free trade agreements ever reached. Our industry has been an essential contributor to efforts by all three countries to manage the COVID pandemic, manufacturing critical personal protective equipment, medical devices and supplies, cleaning and disinfecting products, and more.
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About the Author
Chris Jahn
As President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), Chris is responsible for advancing ACC’s mission to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing.
Chris has been named by The Hill as one of Washington, DC’s “Top Lobbyists” and by the Washingtonian as one of DC’s “Most Influential People” for representing the U.S. business of chemistry and its customers within the halls of Congress.
Prior to joining ACC in 2019, Chris served as President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute, president of the National Association of Chemical Distributors, and president of the Contract Services Association. He began his career on Capitol Hill, including time as chief of staff to U.S. Senator Craig Thomas (R-WY).
Chris earned an MBA from the University of Maryland and holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Columbia University in New York.