How Trump, tariffs and trade wars are shaping the packaging landscape

By Emma Liggins2026-08-27T08:46:00

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Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies have sent shockwaves through industries worldwide, including packaging. What do they look like in 2026? In this edition of the Brief, we dig deeper into current EU-US trade relations, examine the economic implications, and predict where the situation might go next.

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