Companies in the plastics industry need to know how tariffs will impact their businesses. Tariffs, and retaliatory tariffs, will affect processors, materials and machinery suppliers and mold makers.

Our PN live editorial livestream will tap into industry experts and include up-to-the-minute analysis on this fast-changing story.

Tentative speakers include:
Esteban Sagel, Principal, Chemical and Polymer Market Consultants.

Laurie Harbour, Partner, Wipfli LLP.

Bill Wood, Plastics News Economics Editor.

Moderator: Don Loepp, Plastics News Editor.

How can plastics companies prepare for higher tariffs and potential inflation, both short- and long-term? What products will be covered by tariffs, and what will be excempt?

The livestream is tentatively scheduled for 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 14.

Plastics Caps + Closures: A Global Online Event is a must-attend virtual event for any company involved in the production of plastic caps, closures and rigid plastic packaging.

The conference, organized by Plastics News and Sustainable Plastics and held June 18, 2025, will bring together industry leaders for penetrating discussions on key trends, issues, opportunities and other critical areas of engagement.