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Analysis by CSIS makes it clear that restricting ethane exports is a desperate measure that "inflict more damage on U.S. companies than Chinese competitors" (www.csis.org)
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[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 days ago

While China adjusts its feedstock mix at limited cost to its petrochemical industry, U.S. producers are facing more significant supply chain disruptions. Not only are these disruptions entirely of Washington’s own making, but they could have been anticipated by anyone with a basic understanding of ethane production.

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