Can Manufacturers Warn About Tariffs, Ask For Targeted Relief

The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) has raised concerns over the impact of newly enacted steel and aluminum tariffs.

What Happened: The CMI warns that tariffs will have an inflationary influence on the domestic can industry.

The Trump administration argues that these measures would protect domestic production and reduce reliance on foreign metals. But manufacturers say they will raise costs and harm competitiveness.

"While we support President Donald Trump's efforts to address unfair trade practices, tariffs on steel and aluminum will increase prices for canned foods and beverages," CMI's president Robet Budway said in a statement.

Per the Aluminum Association, Canada provides nearly two-thirds of the domestically used aluminum, while Mexico is the third-largest supplier. The new tariffs apply to all non-USMCA-compliant imports. Even compliant goods from Canada and Mexico will be subject to tariffs starting April 2. Additionally, China faces separate 20% ...