Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing's editors and our colleagues at other Endeavor Business Media publications are covering the impact of potential tariffs and other changes in government policy that could affect your plastics business.
Endeavor Business Intelligence surveyed more than 400 business leaders across key industries to understand how these changes are being felt on the ground. Find the report here.
Here’s a roundup of some of the coverage:
From PMM:
- Could Trump’s tariffs help or hurt the plastics industry? Opinions are mixed.
- While tariffs could encourage reshoring, it will take time, and manufacturers need help with labor and other policy changes, says Harry Moser of the Reshoring Initiative.
- Now is the time to make a plan for your business.
- On our podcast: Analyst from ICIS says tariffs would throw a wrench into the recycled plastics market.
- The Plastics Industry Association came out against the tariffs, and the organization's chief economist released an analysis of the potential effects of a trade war with the EU.
From IndustryWeek:
- Trump pulls funding from Manufacturing Extension Partnerships.
- Poll results: What do manufacturers think of the administration's actions so far?
- Follow the latest news that may affect manufacturing.
- Employers should know their rights if ICE comes to their door.
- Can Trump impose tariffs under the USMCA trade agreement?
From Material Handling & Logistics:
- Deloitte's new report offers analysis and advice on supply chain resilience.
- Maintain various options for your most critical materials.
- A guide to reducing tariffs and import duties.
From Electronic Design: EBM editors discuss how the fast-changing tariff landscape is affecting business decisions.
From Control Design: Tariffs and Trump: Opportunities and uncertainties for machine builders and integrators.
From Chemical Processing: The dispute could disrupt trade with Canada in chemicals, including resins.
From Modern Tire Dealer: Tariffs could affect freight rates.
From FleetOwner: How cross-border trucking operations work.
From SecurityInfoWatch: Security industry insiders weigh in on Trump’s executive orders.
