US: In response to the Trump Administration’s imposition of 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Portland Cement Association (PCA) President and CEO Mike Ireland has released a statement.
He said “The US cement industry would like to work with the Administration to address federal laws and regulations that prevent American cement companies from increasing production, making it necessary for the US to import some 20% of its total cement consumption annually, including from Canada and Mexico.”
He added “US cement manufacturers, who provide the materials for America’s vast infrastructure and will have an essential role in helping to manifest the President’s vision of improved border and energy security, believe the right tax, regulatory and permitting environment will lead to more investments in US cement production.”
Canada and Mexico account for 27% of US cement imports, representing nearly 7% of total consumption. In 2023, the US imported 5Mt of cement from Canada and 2Mt from Mexico.
