Packaging

Trump pauses most reciprocal tariffs, hikes China’s further

The U.S. will now charge a 125% duty on imports from China, while all other countries will be subject to a 10% rate for 90 days. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/trump-tariffs-reciprocal-pause-china-increase-125-percent/744942/

China raises tariffs on US to 84%, matching Trump’s increase

The retaliatory duties, taking effect Thursday, were originally set at 34% before the White House further raised its own rates. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/china-tariffs-84-percent-trump-trade-war/744877/

Weighty issue: GLP-1 drugs are reshaping packaging demand

Soaring use of these medications for weight loss is shifting demand, including for packaging manufacturers that serve pharma and food customers. Analysts say the...

California confirms EPS food service ware ban

CalRecycle said that after a review, there’s not sufficient data showing covered materials meet a required 25% recycling rate. This clarifies what many had already...

Maryland EPR for packaging bill heads to governor’s desk

SB 901 calls for reimbursing key recycling collection, transportation and processing costs in the state, including for organics. Maryland would be the sixth state...

Trump threatens 50% tariff on China if retaliatory duties stay

The president said Monday that China, which vowed to fight the action, had until Tuesday to back off from its plan for 34% tariffs...

GFL marks opening of cutting-edge recycling facility in Edmonton

On March 31, GFL celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Edmonton, Alberta, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.  “We’re excited...

Shareholder advocacy targets flexible packaging, reusables and recycling labels

Coca-Cola, Hyatt, Sealed Air, Starbucks and Wyndham recently reached agreements with shareholder advocates. Proposals remain pending at Amazon, Home Depot, Kraft Heinz, MondelÄ“z, PepsiCo and Wendy’s. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/shareholder-resolution-packaging-plastic-reuse-recycling/743379/

The rise of lightweight packaging: How to adapt your production line for success

Lightweighting is impacting your change parts, but it doesn’t have to. Read more for the answer. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/spons/the-rise-of-lightweight-packaging-how-to-adapt-your-production-line-for-su/743786/

Mauser, Orbis, Pretium among March packaging company layoffs

Graphic Packaging International and RTS Packaging also are among the companies that announced facility closures in March. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/march-closures-layoffs-graphic-packaging-mauser-orbis-pretium-rts/744413/

China readies 34% tariff on US imports starting April 10

The country's retaliation against President Donald Trump's trade policies builds upon previously announced duties. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/china-34-percent-trump-tariff-response/744469/

Aluminum cans, beer imports subject to 25% tariffs

The beer and can duties are separate from sweeping baseline tariffs that President Trump announced Wednesday. The Consumer Brands Association joined others in calling...

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