Coca-Cola has recently announced that the Trump tariffs on aluminum could potentially force the company to increase its use of plastic bottles in the United States. The popular beverage giant is concerned about the impact that the tariffs will have on their production costs and supply chain.

Despite efforts to reduce plastic waste and improve sustainability, Coca-Cola has expressed concern that the tariffs will make aluminum cans more expensive to produce, leading to a shift towards plastic bottles. This decision could have detrimental effects on the environment and raise questions about the company's commitment to reducing plastic waste.

Coca-Cola has been making efforts to combat plastic pollution, with initiatives such as using recycled plastic in its bottles and investing in solutions to create more sustainable packaging. However, the potential increase in the use of plastic bottles due to the tariffs could hinder these efforts and lead to a setback in the fight against plastic pollution.

As discussions continue around the impact of the tariffs on Coca-Cola and the beverage industry as a whole, stakeholders are closely monitoring the decisions made by the company and the potential implications for the environment.