U.S.A Environmental Protection Agency reviewing allowing asbestos in some products
The United States of America have never banned asbestos containing products completely. Please see the attached articles about the current situation there.
http://archpaper.com/2018/08/epa-asbestos-manufacturing/
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/epa-official-pushes-back-on-criticism-of-asbestos-proposal/