• May Wrap-Up: Trump Cuts, EPA Restructures, ExxonMobil Expands

    May Wrap-Up: Trump Cuts, EPA Restructures, ExxonMobil Expands

    June 6, 2025
    Trump's budget cuts and EPA changes reshape the chemical industry amid expansion. How Trump’s 2026 Proposed Budget Cuts Could Impact the Chemical Industry

    How Trump’s 2026 Proposed Budget Cuts Could Impact the Chemical Industry

    Of the $163 billion in proposed cuts, $25 billion impacts hazardous substances, environmental monitoring, research and development and renewable energy.

    EPA Redirects 130 Scientists to Tackle Chemical Review Backlog

    New restructuring aims to streamline chemical safety reviews, standardize air pollution standards and save $350M annually.

    ExxonMobil's $8B Texas Gulf Coast Plant Moving Forward

    ExxonMobil is hoping to start construction of the plant as early as 2026 with facilities starting operation around 2031.

    Process Safety with Trish & Traci Wins Best Podcast

    The 2025 Jesse H. Neal Awards honor excellence in business media.

    About the Author

    Jonathan Katz | Executive Editor

    Jonathan Katz, executive editor, brings nearly two decades of experience as a B2B journalist to Chemical Processing magazine. He has expertise on a wide range of industrial topics. Jon previously served as the managing editor for IndustryWeek magazine and, most recently, as a freelance writer specializing in content marketing for the manufacturing sector.

    His knowledge areas include industrial safety, environmental compliance/sustainability, lean manufacturing/continuous improvement, Industry 4.0/automation and many other topics of interest to the Chemical Processing audience.

    When he’s not working, Jon enjoys fishing, hiking and music, including a small but growing vinyl collection.

    Jon resides in the Cleveland, Ohio, area.

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