ACC - American Chemistry Council
09/20/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/20/2025 18:16
President Trump Can Make a Better Deal for America than the UP-NS Merger
WASHINGTON (September 20, 2025) - The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in response to reports that President Trump supports the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. The following can be attributed to Chris Jahn, ACC President and CEO.
"American success relies on President Trump working with railroads, manufacturers, agriculture, and industry to craft a bigger and better deal for America."
"While Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern claim the merger will help, it's a bad deal for America because the facts tell a different story. This deal would lead to a monopoly -- crushing competition, raising costs, and undermining the progress President Trump has made on American manufacturing, farming, and energy production.
"This merger would feed monopolies and choke off competition, leaving American businesses with fewer choices, higher costs, and less reliable service, with consumers paying the higher cost in the long run. This merger would stifle innovation, reduce investment, and hand China a competitive edge in global trade and industrial leadership. There is a better deal to be had -- one that promotes competition, lowers costs, and strengthens America."
American Chemistry Council
The American Chemistry Council's mission is to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing. To achieve this, we: Champion science-based policy solutions across all levels of government; Drive continuous performance improvement to protect employees and communities through Responsible Care®; Foster the development of sustainability practices throughout ACC member companies; and Communicate authentically with communities about challenges and solutions for a safer, healthier and more sustainable way of life. Our vision is a world made better by chemistry, where people live happier, healthier, and more prosperous lives, safely and sustainably-for generations to come.
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