Packaging

Trump threatens 200% tariffs on European wine, champagne

The president vowed to implement the new duties if the European Union doesn’t walk back its retaliatory actions against U.S. whiskey. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/trump-threatens-tariffs-wine-champagne-eu/742466/

EU retaliates against US steel, aluminum tariffs

The European Commission is letting previously suspended duties return for various products and planning for additional countermeasures by mid-April. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/eu-steel-aluminum-tariff-response-trump/742307/

Trump reverses Canada steel, aluminum tariff hike

A 25% tariff increase on the metal imports will still go into effect Wednesday, but that rate won’t double after Ontario backed off from...

Walmart says it’s unlikely to meet 2025 plastic, recycling targets

The largest U.S. retailer discussed challenges to increasing PCR adoption. In an update, Walmart reported that more than two-thirds of its global private-brand packaging...

Newsom sends California back to the drawing board on EPR implementation

After extensive public input, multiple revisions and missing a deadline to finalize SB 54 rules, one lawmaker called progress “significantly delayed.” Some environmental advocates say...

Which packaging companies have shuffled their C-suites in 2025?

In the first few months of the year, Huhtamaki, Sealed Air, Sonoco, Packaging Corporation of America and International Paper have already announced some notable leadership...

GFL partners with the Toronto Raptors – Revealing the Recyclosaur

In celebration of their 30th anniversary, the Toronto Raptors teamed up with GFL Environmental and Toronto-born industrial artist Junko to unveil the Recyclosaur, a...

Packaging innovations: Less plastic in dairy cups, paint refills, pallet wraps

Huhtamaki, Mondi and Ranpak recently announced new packaging launches and technology integrations. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-innovations-huhtamaki-sherwin-williams-mondi-ranpak/741871/

Trump extends tariff pause to all USMCA goods

Imports from Mexico and Canada that are compliant with the trade deal will not be subject to tariffs until April 2. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/trump-tariffs-pause-canada-mexico-usmca/741884/

Maryland’s recycling needs assessment sheds light on possible EPR impacts

A newly released assessment, along with a recommendation report from a stakeholder group, could both help shape EPR for packaging legislation this year. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/maryland-recycling-needs-assessment-epr-law/741817/

Trump pauses Mexico tariffs on USMCA goods until April 2

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated the White House will soon announce that all goods compliant with the trade deal could receive the same treatment. Source:...

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