A recent survey commissioned by the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) reveals that U.S. consumers are increasingly concerned about rising food prices, partly attributed to tariffs on tinplate steel, which is used in can manufacturing.
The study, conducted by RealClear Opinion Research, indicates that 87 % of voters consider the cost of food to be high, and 50 % rate it as very high or extreme. This concern extends to parents, with nearly three out of four reporting an increase in their food bill over the past three months.
Tariffs on materials such as tinplate steel, which accounts for less than 1 % of global steel productionón mundial de acero and is mostly imported, are cited by respondents as a factor driving up the prices of canned goods. Among Trump voters, 70 % agree that tariffs increase food costs.
The survey also reveals broad support for exempting tinplate steel from tariffs, with 72 % of respondents in favor, including 71 % of Trump voters. Scott Breen, president of the CMI, emphasizes that this measure would help reduce food costs, limit dependence on imports, and protect jobs in the domestic can manufacturing industry.
The study highlights the direct connection between tariff policies and the everyday expenses of families, as well as citizen support for measures that mitigate their economic impact.
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