Government Shutdown Derails China Chemical Import Timeline
Published Date: 12/2/2025
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Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission is updating the schedule for reviewing tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol imports from China because of a government shutdown delay. Companies and consumer groups involved have new deadlines to respond and join the process, pushing some dates into early 2026. This means more time to weigh in on trade rules that could affect prices and availability of this chemical.
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