Coca-Cola earnings pop but CEO James Quincey says Trump’s new aluminum tariffs could spark plastic surge in 2025
James Quincey told investors that Coca-Cola could pivot to more plastic packaging if aluminum prices surge due to Trump's 25% import tax on steel and aluminum.
Coca-Cola, Breweries and Automakers Prepare for Trump’s Tariffs
Leaders of soda makers, local breweries and major automakers across the U.S. are scrambling to prepare for the impacts of incoming tariffs on steel and aluminum imports that are essential to their production. Announced by the Trump administration earlier this week, the 25 percent tariffs are expected to take effect on March 12.
Coca-Cola may use more plastic bottles to offset Trump’s aluminum tariff
Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey suggested using more PET plastic bottles if needed to offset President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariffs of U.S. aluminum imports.
Coca-Cola May Have to Use More Plastic Because of Tariffs, CEO Says
The drinks company imports aluminum for its cans from Canada, which is likely to be hardest hit by a 25% tariff on aluminum.
Coca-Cola may shift toward more plastic bottles under Trump aluminum tariffs: CEO
President Donald Trump could soon have a harder time finding cans of Diet Coke due to the tariffs on aluminum imports, as the soda giant imports its cans from Canada.
Coca-Cola brushes off threats of aluminum tariff, GLP-1 drugs and ‘potential regulatory changes’
The beverage giant is ready to manage, mitigate and adjust to the “dynamic macro environment,” including potential tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum imports into the US and regulatory changes to food ingredients,
Coca-Cola is bringing back a classic to cope with Trump tariffs
Coca-Cola is considering a return to plastic bottles as it grapples with rising aluminum costs from President Donald Trump’s import tariffs.
Coca-Cola may rely more on plastic bottles as Trump tariffs drive up aluminium costs
Coca-Cola has warned that it may have to increase its use of plastic packaging in the US if the 25% tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump on foreign aluminium and steel imports result in higher costs for aluminium cans.
Coca-Cola is accused of calling ICE on immigrant workers — but there's no evidence of it
In early 2025, a rumor that Coca-Cola called U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on its own immigrant employees ...
‘Team Pepsi’: Rumors of Coca-Cola calling ICE on their workers ignites Latino boycott
A 2025 Coke boycott was launched across Latino communities over rumors that Coca-Cola called ICE on its employees and fired ...
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 11, 2025 8:30 PM ETCompany ParticipantsRobin Halpern - VP, Head of IRJames ...
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Coca-Cola Rises as Earnings Beat Wall Street Estimates
The beverage giant is guiding for net revenue growth in the range of 3% to 4% in the first quarter and EPS growth of 4% to 6% ...
Coca-Cola Tops Q4 Estimates, Demand Up
Coca-Cola showcased its ability to boost earnings despite challenges, with a robust Q4 2024 performance led by product and ...
Coca-Cola HBC cleared buy Irish vending machine firm
Coca-Cola HBC’s plan to buy Irish vending machines company BDS Vending Solutions has been approved by the State’s competition watchdog, a year after the deal was announced.