WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 25, 2026 — Ahead of this week’s first official USMCA/T-MEC Review bilateral negotiating meeting in Mexico City, Matt Seaholm, President and CEO of the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), and Benjamín del Arco, President of National Association of Plastics Industry (ANIPAC), issued the following statement:
“PLASTICS and ANIPAC welcome the ongoing dialogue between the governments of the United States and Mexico as part of the USMCA/T-MEC review. This engagement is essential to strengthening North America’s competitiveness. The plastics industry plays a vital role in supporting key sectors of both economies, including automotive, construction, medical and healthcare, packaging, electronics, agriculture, and consumer goods.
USMCA/T-MEC has been instrumental in fostering integrated supply chains, economic growth and competitiveness in the plastics industries of the three trading partners. In 2025, plastics trade volume totaled $117.6 billion and supported millions of jobs across the region. A reliable and stable regional resin supply chain is critical to continued growth of the industry.
We support expanding the agreement’s agricultural provisions, closing loopholes that allow non-member countries market access by reinforcing regional content requirements to support North American manufacturing and jobs. We also call for strong enforcement standards and modernized customs procedures to promote fair competition and strengthen regional supply chains.
PLASTICS and ANIPAC remain committed to working with policymakers in the U.S. and Mexico to renew USMCA/T-MEC for the benefit of our industries, workers, and the North American economy.”
Posted: May 25, 2026
Source: The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
