In early April xxxx, U.S. ethyl acetate prices held firm, supported by stable production costs and consistent supply dynamics. Ethyl Acetate raw material Acetic Acid prices stayed stable, and energy costs saw no major movement, supporting margin stability for producers. However, growing trade tensions—particularly the Trump administration’s renewed push for a xxx auto import tariff under the xxxx Section xxx investigation—have intensified uncertainty across chemical and industrial markets.
With potential repercussions for key partners such as Japan, South Korea, and the EU, market participants fear retaliatory tariffs and disruptions in downstream segments like automotive and packaging. Despite strong U.S. industrial PMI, downstream demand for ethyl acetate in coatings, adhesives, and inks remained cautious amid volatile macro conditions. Ethyl Acetate pricing is expected to stay rangebound until clearer direction emerges from both policy and sector-level demand recovery.
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