There's A Small Flaw In Trump's Tariffs, But It Can Be Fixed
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By James Carter
Published on April 27, 2026.
President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel have significantly benefited American workers and manufacturers. However, a small issue in the food supply chain, such as tinplate steel, could undermine this strategy. Domestic tinplate capacity has decreased since 2018 as producers shift towards more profitable materials. The solution is to adjust tinplate tariffs and apply the same rules to imported canned goods. This would support American can makers without putting food processors in a cost squeeze, protect the farmer-to-shelf supply chain the administration has worked to strengthen, and eliminate foreign competitors. The bipartisan American CANS Act would require country-of-origin labeling on canned food. Polls show 77% of voters favor having the Trump administration adjust tariffs to protect U.S. food and manufacturers, while increasing domestic production of tin mill steel.
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