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Trump Administration Halts Asbestos Plans Amid Health Concerns

7/9/2025

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In a significant shift, the Trump administration has scrapped plans to permit chrysotile asbestos in U.S. manufacturing, responding to public outcry. The EPA backs the Biden administration's ban, highlighting asbestos's deadly toll of over 40,000 lives each year. However, critics warn that the ban falls short, calling for stronger protections for all workers.

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In a significant shift, the Trump administration has scrapped plans to permit chrysotile asbestos in U.S. manufacturing, responding to public outcry. The EPA backs the Biden administration's ban, highlighting asbestos's deadly toll of over 40,000 lives each year. However, critics warn that the ban falls short, calling for stronger protections for all workers.