The chemical industry continued to grapple with weak demand, rising raw materials and energy prices and customer destocking in the second quarter of 2023. Many companies are responding with cost-cutting measures, including divestitures, plant closures and restructuring. Settlements related to per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) water contamination also impacted earnings for Chemours during the fiscal period.
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