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PN Live: Tariffs and the plastics industry

Companies in the plastics industry need to know how tariffs will affect their businesses. Tariffs — and retaliatory tariffs — will affect processors, materials and machinery suppliers, and mold makers. Our PN Live editorial live stream will tap into industry experts and include up-to-the-minute analysis on this fast-changing story.   Speakers include: Esteban Sagel, Principal, Chemical and Polymer Market Consultants Laurie Harbour, Partner, Wipfli LLP Bill Wood, Plastics News economics editor Don…

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Numbers Matter Shorts: ‘The Great Disturbance’

Plastics News Economics Editor Bill Wood describes the current economic climate as “The Great Disturbance,” marked by sharp contrasts between soft and hard data. While consumer and business confidence has dropped since new tariffs were announced, key economic indicators like employment and inflation remain stable. A spike in imports distorted GDP data, as businesses rushed to buy goods ahead of the tariff implementation. Wood warns that volatility will continue, but he…

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