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Tariff pact with US signed / 15% duties, safeguards and 2029 sunset clause define EUR 1.7 tn deal

21.05.2026 — By Dede Williams — The European Union on 19 May agreed a transatlantic trade and tariffs pact with the US that would impose a 15% US tariff on EU industrial products, including “plastics and articles thereof”, while allowing most US goods to enter the EU duty-free, within a bilateral trade relatio...

21.05.2026 TRINSEO  Force majeure for HIPS shipments from Tessenderlo lifted

20.05.2026 INTERPACK 2026  'The industry has never experienced such a rapid price increase before' – how PPWR, raw material shock, and geopolitical crises are putting the packaging industry under pressure

20.05.2026 MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT  What if the war ends tomorrow? / PIE's exclusive white paper discusses three possible scenarios regarding the impact on the plastics industry / Get your free copy now

19.05.2026 TRINSEO  Styrenics group files for US Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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21.05.2026 CELANESE  Price hikes planned for several grades

21.05.2026 PLASTIC ENERGY  British recycling specialist goes into administration / Plants in Spain reportedly still operating

21.05.2026 EASTMAN  Chemical company reports declines in Q1 / Positive momentum from war in Middle East

21.05.2026 BIESTERFELD  Acquisition underway in South Korea / German distributor strengthens business in Asia

21.05.2026 SCHÜTZ  Cooperation with Packaging Laundry established to recondition IBCs in Ireland

20.05.2026 RÖHM  Significant price hike for PMMA and PMMI injection moulding compounds

20.05.2026 PIE SPOT PRICE MONITOR  European prices show no significant changes / Respite or even a trend reversal possible during World Cup

19.05.2026 BRASKEM  Q1 core profit drops one-fifth, revenue dips 4% / Capital restructuring first priority in 2026 / Mexico unit defaults on debt interest payments

19.05.2026 INEOS STYROLUTION  Force majeure for ABS speciality grades lifted

19.05.2026 POLYMER PRICES  Engineering recyclate May: Prices continue to climb / Availability reduced / Upward trend likely to continue into June

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