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packagingdive. com > news > adapting-packaging-supply-chains-iran-war-tariffs > 816956

From tariffs to Iran war, geopolitics are upending packaging supply chains

2+ hour, 12+ min ago  (1223+ words) In 2026, here's how some consumer brands are thinking about savvy supply chain management. A year into the "Liberation Day" tariffs, which ultimately imposed a 10% baseline tariff on nearly all imports, packaging companies and their customers are still waiting for the…...

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packagingdive. com > news > oregon-judge-clarifies-preliminary-injunction-epr-naw-afpa > 816735

AF&PA can't join NAW's Oregon EPR lawsuit, judge rules

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (847+ words) The judge also clarified who a preliminary injunction applies to. Attention turns to a July trial. The Department of Environmental Quality recently detailed challenges resulting from the lawsuit. An Oregon judge offered new clarity this past week on who is…...

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packagingdive. com > news > section-232-tariffs-adjustments-aluminum-steel-cans-lids > 816643

Metal tariff adjustments aren't a win for packaging, trade groups say

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (528+ words) Updated Section 232 tariffs take effect Monday. Canmakersaren't getting the targeted relief they wanted, although items like aluminum lids will be subject to lower rates. For months, canmakers have been advocating for changes to Section 232 tariffs on metal imports. But newly…...

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packagingdive. com > news > packaging-innovations-dawn-sunset-blueland-pulpac-ufp > 816370

Packaging innovations: Dawn of a new jug, Sunset's tomato love triangle

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (803+ words) Plus, Blueland adds some plant-based'zip to its pouches, Pul Pac brings plastic-like dry molded fiber to'bottle caps, and UFP Packaging launches nail-free crates. Companies constantly innovate and redesign their packaging to boost performance, enhance sustainability and improve marketability. Here's a…...

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packagingdive. com > news > march-2026-packaging-manufacturing-closures-layoffs-genpak-pca-smurfit-westrock > 816222

Genpak, Millwood, PCA led packaging layoff announcements in March

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (213+ words) Packaging Dive Don't miss tomorrow's Packaging industry news Genpak, Millwood, PCA led packaging layoff announcements in March Layoff announcements in March spanned Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Utah and Virginia. In March, an array of packaging manufacturers notified state authorities of more…...

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packagingdive. com > news > trump-steel-aluminum-copper-tariff-adjustments > 816572

Trump adjusts tariffs for aluminum, steel

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (529+ words) Goods made entirely of the metals will still face a 50% tariff, but the levy will be reduced to 25% for certain derivative goods, effective April 6. The Trump administration is adjusting how Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports and derivative…...

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packagingdive. com > news > mergers-acquisitions-packaging-demand-q1-2026-iran-war > 816352

Iran war may dampen packaging M&A in 2026

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (1269+ words) While some deals are still being announced, they're coming at a slower pace than analysts had expected this year " in part due to war-related uncertainty. Packaging M&A predictions for smaller deals and private equity engagement are already playing out…...

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packagingdive. com > news > packaging-corporation-of-america-permanent-closure-richmond-virginia-plant > 816437

PCA closing full-line plant in Richmond, Virginia

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (9+ words) Packaging Dive...

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packagingdive. com > news > bls-jolts-jobs-openings-turnovers-separations-january-2026 > 815332

Manufacturing job openings increased to nearly 500 K in January

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (45+ words) Packaging Dive Don't miss tomorrow's Packaging industry news Manufacturing job openings increased to nearly 500 K in January The Bureau of Labor Statistics also released revised data from December 2025, including 10, 000 fewer separations than initially reported....

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packagingdive. com > news > american-forest-paper-recycling-rate-cardboard-occ-2024 > 757483

Exports pulled down 2024 paper recycling rate: AF&PA

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (553+ words) Decreased fiber exports, especially to Asia, affected both paper and OCC recycling rates in the U. S. , according to the American Forest & Paper Association. Paper and cardboard recycling rates fell in the United States last year, and export volumes are to blame,…...