“The plastics industry supports President Trump’s goal of revitalizing American manufacturing, and our industry is aligned with that mission. We supply the essential tools and materials needed to build more products, create more jobs, and strengthen our economy right here at home. Plastics manufacturers produce the materials, components, and equipment that fuel nearly every other manufacturing sector in the U.S.—from semiconductors and automobiles to medical devices and consumer goods. We don’t just support American manufacturing; we make it possible.
“In the spirit of supporting policies that encourage American manufacturing, our industry urges a thoughtful, strategic approach to trade and tariffs. The plastics industry is a cornerstone of U.S. manufacturing and a critical contributor to our economy. In 2023, the U.S. plastics industry exported $74.2 billion in goods—more than it imported—resulting in a trade surplus of nearly $1 billion.
