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 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, 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 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 says it may use more plastic bottles if Trump tariffs on aluminum take effect
President Trump's tariffs on aluminum could make Coca-Cola more expensive. Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey said the company imports aluminum for its cans from Canada, and is looking for ways to mitigate any price increases that new tariffs could bring. Mr. Trump on Monday announced a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum .
Coca-Cola says it will sell more soda in plastic bottles if aluminum tariffs take effect
Coca-Cola can also find domestic aluminum sources and increase the price for customers, CEO James Quincey said.
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 ...
Why people are boycotting Coca-Cola – and did they really call ICE on their own employees?
Why people are boycotting Coca-Cola – and did they really call ICE on their own employees? - A viral TikTok video claims, ...
‘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 ...
Coca-Cola Beats Results Estimates on Resilient Soda Demand
(Reuters) -Coca-Cola beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit and revenue on Tuesday, helped by resilient demand ...
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 ...
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.