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European governments plan to use trade safeguards against surging imports. France, Italy, and Germany will request broad import quotas soon. These measures target chemicals and plastics, especially from China. The European Union is toughening its trade stance amid industrial challenges. This shift reflects a new geopolitical climate and economic pressures.

Prasol Chemicals Ltd.'s initial public offering (IPO) was subscribed 3.3 times on the last day of bidding, with bids for 1,79,62,318 shares against 54,43,229 shares on offer as of 5:00 pm on September 10, according to NSE data.

As public air monitors disappear, federal rollbacks and state laws are making it harder than ever to know what’s in the air

Telangana's Agriculture Minister highlights a drastic decline in vegetable cultivation and impact on vegetables exports due to chemical use, urging for safer farming practices.

The global ceramic catalyst supports market is projected to grow at a 4-6% CAGR through 2035, driven by expanding petrochemical capacity and tightening emission regulations worldwide.

The global anti-redeposition polymers market is projected to grow at a 4.5% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, driven by rising laundry detergent demand in emerging economies and eco-friendly formulations.

European nations, led by France, Italy, and Germany, are pushing the EU to apply rare trade safeguards and import quotas against surging cheap chemical imports from China, impacting over 150 current measures.

Prasol Chemicals Ltd.'s initial public offering (IPO) was subscribed 1.19 times on the last day of bidding, with bids for 64,92,486 shares against 54,43,229 shares on offer as of 10:45 am on September 10, according to NSE data.

Despite rising trade defenses, global dependence on Chinese synthetic yarn remains high, with China supplying 94.2% to India, 74.6% to Brazil, and 71.2% to Pakistan, though the EU successfully reduced its share.

An industry analysis of apparel and footwear supply chains reveals that roughly 300 substances account for 80% of recorded chemical use, with hazardous chemicals representing 15.8% of identified substances.