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Federal funding cuts, agency layoffs and leadership shifts; will these impact the coatings industry?

The company announced leadership changes, including a new CEO, as it moves forward as an independent company in the coatings sector.

The deal includes two production sites, two brands and about 1,000 employees, with closing expected in the second half of 2025.

New 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports could drive up costs and disrupt supply chains. How will coatings and chemical manufacturers respond?

Trump reinstated full 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, citing national security concerns and unfair trade practices, according to the administration’s statement.

New U.S. tariffs on chemical imports may disrupt supply chains, increase costs and create regulatory uncertainty for the coatings industry.

The American Chemistry Council emphasizes trade’s role in U.S. manufacturing and urges solutions that support supply chains, exports and industry competitiveness.

SOCMA warns that new tariffs disrupt supply chains and urges the Administration to balance domestic protection with access to critical materials.

The executive order aims to increase the U.S. energy supply and infrastructure, focusing on domestic production and regulatory reform.

The recent withdrawal of proposed federal discharge limits on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances by the Trump administration introduces uncertainties for the coatings and chemical industries.