How Tariffs Are Reshaping the Global Packaging Industry in 2025
The packaging world is feeling the pressure. In 2025, an aggressive wave of US tariffs—ranging from universal import duties to targeted hikes on materials like aluminum and steel—has disrupted supply chains, inflated costs, and left manufacturers scrambling to adapt. While it’s not the first time a trade policy has tested the resilience of this sector, the speed and scope of these changes have caught many by surprise.