Episode 1128: Think Tank: More trade barriers, regional isolation could protect Europe, US chemicals

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As EU and US leaders seek to protect regional industries from global oversupply, more trade barriers may protect chemical producers in Europe and the US.  -          Expect more trade wars, more regional isolation -          Chemical industries may be protected from global competition-          Companies should bid for EU funding for investments-          UBS analysts forecast 4-5% growth in European chemicals volumes this year-          Claim end in sight for longest destocking period in 30 years-          Europe purchasing manager indices (PMIs) still in decline-          Industrial gas consumption rising in Germany -          Europe gas prices potentially falling below pre-war average