From cars to cans: the ripple effects of America’s 50% aluminium tariff on end-users

As global trade conflicts grow and political alliances change, American companies in many industries are struggling with rising tariffs on imported aluminium.
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Introduced on June 4, 2025, the 50 per cent aluminium tariff was meant to support US producers as economic tensions grew between Western countries and the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) but it has triggered widespread disruptions in supply chains, driving up costs and compelling companies from automakers to beverage manufacturers and luxury brands to swiftly adjust their strategies.
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