WASHINGTON (Jan. 20, 2025) – The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement that may be attributed to ACC President and CEO, Chris Jahn, following the inauguration and swearing in of President Trump and Vice President Vance.
“ACC and its members welcome the inauguration of President Trump and Vice President Vance. We’re ready to get to work with the incoming administration to help make America the world’s manufacturing superpower.
“Americans want a stronger, more affordable country and America’s chemical and plastics manufacturers can help. National defense, energy independence, modern healthcare, technology, innovation and a resilient supply chain all depend on chemistry. The $633 billion U.S. chemical manufacturing industry, supporting nearly 25% of U.S. GDP, is the driving force for everyday products that businesses and families rely on and help our nation win the global competition.
“The demand for critical chemistries will continue to grow. We stand ready to work with the Trump Administration and Congress to drive policies that will bolster more domestic chemical production here in America, thus helping to reduce the U.S. trade deficit, bring stability to the domestic economy and strengthen U.S. competitiveness across global markets. America’s plastic manufacturers look forward to collaborating to reduce pollution and waste, boost the reuse and recycling of plastics, and to continue the billions of dollars invested by plastic makers to scale up a circular economy.
“We will partner with the new Administration and Congress to ensure smarter, pro-growth, more predictable regulatory processes—crucial for producing more at home. We are calling on policymakers to champion science-based policy solutions across all levels of government and:
- Drive predictable, transparent, fact-based policies
- Foster more production in the U.S., not elsewhere
- Prioritize energy independence and bolster our sector’s trade surplus
- Safeguard our communities and incentivize job creation
- Protect our national security and supply chains
“Working with the Trump Administration and 119th Congress we can expand U.S. chemical production and help keep America strong. American success relies on American chemistry."
