What Plastic, Paper and Metal Commodity Experts Are Watching with Tariffs

What plastic, paper and metal commodity experts are watching with tariffs

Leaders from the American Forest & Paper Association, Can Manufacturers Institute and Plastics Industry Association offered perspectives on challenges and manufacturing opportunities in recycled and virgin materials markets.

PLASTICS Economic Analysis: Tariffs, Inflation, And Plastics

WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 23, 2025 — The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Chief Economist, Dr. Perc Pineda, has released a new economic analysis examining the impact of shifting global trade dynamics. As ongoing trade negotiations continue to create uncertainty, Dr. Pineda’s report explores how global trade policies are influencing consumer prices and the potential implications for the U.S. plastics industry and the broader manufacturing s…