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Ecolab Announces 5% Trade Surcharge in the United States
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 16, 2025--Ecolab Inc. announced today a 5% trade surcharge on all of its solutions and services in the United States, effective May 1, 2025. This surcharge is intended to mitigate the impact of rising raw material costs due to recent changes in international trade policies. With the implementation of this surcharge, Ecolab's focus remains on delivering value that exceeds the total price increase, helping to offset the impact for customers.
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