From cans to cartons: How Trump's metals duties affect packages on shelves

U.S. tariffs on imported steel and aluminum are impacting canned food producers like Pacific Coast Producers, increasing their costs and potentially accelerating the shift to alternative packaging such as aseptic cartons, glass, or plastic. While some companies are exploring these options, logistical and cost hurdles remain, and the beverage industry's use of recycled aluminum mitigates the tariff impact for some.