As a result of the recent US presidential elections, a move toward protectionism in major economies seems inevitable. The global packaging industry is likely to be impacted. Some would argue that we should be concerned by this likely change, but I would refute this assessment. International trade in goods and services will remain strong in 2025. The overall global connectedness index, which measures international activity against domestic activity across all categories, is at a record high. This is reflected in the global reach of companies in the packaging sector.
