Metal tariff adjustments aren’t a win for packaging, trade groups say
For months, canmakers have been advocating for changes to Section 232 tariffs on metal imports. But newly announced adjustments that take effect Monday aren’t what they were looking for.
A previous 50% tariff will remain on goods made almost entirely of aluminum, steel or copper, while the levy will be lowered to 25% for derivative products “substantially made” from those metals. The tariffs will no longer apply to items that include 15% or less of these metals. Going forward, additional derivative goods will be evaluated on a rolling basis.
The Brewers Association, which represents craft beer brewers that heavily sell their products in cans, also spoke out against the Trump administration’s approach.
“Already strained packaging processes will continue to be impacted,” wrote Brewers Association Federal Affairs Manager Michael Mohr-Ramirez, noting that aluminum sheet, foil and containers used in members’ packaging will all be subject to the 50% rate.
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