US Shifts Stance to Support Global Cap on Plastic Production

The Biden administration's new position aligns the US with international efforts to reduce plastic output, despite industry pushback.

The US will now back a global treaty to limit plastic production, a major policy change.
Industry groups argue this move harms American manufacturing and jobs dependent on plastics.
Environmental advocates praise the decision as a crucial step towards combating plastic pollution.
The US also supports creating a list of harmful chemicals in plastics to be phased out.
Key negotiations for the global plastics treaty are set to conclude in November in South Korea.