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President Trump doubled tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50%, disrupting industries reliant on these metals. Coca-Cola, heavily dependent on imported aluminum for its iconic cans, faces significant challenges. CEO James Quincey warns that soaring aluminum costs threaten operations and consumer prices. The Can Manufacturers Institute predicts higher canned beverage costs, prompting Coca-Cola to consider PET plastic bottles, risking environmental backlash and brand loyalty. The U.S. aluminum supply chain, with 44% of supply from imports in 2023, is strained, as domestic production cannot meet demand. This forces Coca-Cola and others to navigate potential shortages and price hikes. Strategically, Coca-Cola is exploring packaging alternatives, price adjustments, and lobbying for tariff relief, though the Trump administration insists these measures bolster national security. The tariffs’ ripple effects hit craft breweries and food manufacturers like Campbell’s, with higher costs likely reaching consumers. Political tensions rise as trade partners like Canada and the EU threaten retaliation, while economists warn of job losses, citing past tariff impacts. Coca-Cola’s adaptive playbook is a case study in resilience, but the broader industry faces an unpredictable trade landscape. This 250-word analysis explores Coca-Cola’s aluminum predicament, supply chain disruptions, strategic responses, industry-wide impacts, and the political turbulence shaping this economic shift, highlighting the challenges for businesses and consumers in a protectionist era.

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