Tons of Asbestos Imported Into the United States

In the United States, we imported 2,530 metric tons of asbestos, and we imported more than 90,000 metric tons of products that may contain asbestos. Products like cement and gaskets, as well as brakes and clutch parts for automobiles. Even the Environmental Protection Agency acknowledges that people who work on cars should be careful because of the danger of breathing in asbestos.

The good news is that there are safer alternatives to asbestos that are available today. Because of this and the continuing risks to people’s health, many nations have adopted asbestos bans.