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PRINTING United Alliance is closely monitoring recent changes to Section 232 tariffs affecting aluminum lithographic printing plates and the broader print supply chain. The June 1 White House proclamation added aluminum lithographic printing plates, which are now subject to Section 232 duties at a rate of 25 percent. For many imported finished lithographic plates, this means the relevant Section 232 derivative tariff moved from 0% under the April 2 action to 25% under the June 1 action. As a result, importers may now face higher tariff costs.

Congress Proposes First Comprehensive Federal AI Framework

On June 4, 2026, Representatives Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Lori Trahan (D-MA) released a bipartisan discussion draft of artificial intelligence legislation titled the Great American Artificial Intelligence Act (GAAIA). As Congress considers the draft discussion bill, PRINTING United Alliance supports efforts to create a clear, balanced, and nationally consistent AI framework that promotes innovation, strengthens workforce readiness, supports responsible governance, and helps businesses adopt AI with greater certainty.

California Approves Regulations for Packaging EPR

California's packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law, SB 54, entered a new phase this spring when CalRecycle, the agency responsible for implementing the law, published approved implementing regulations. While much of the public discussion has focused on consumer packaging and single-use plastics, one of the most consequential developments for the printing and packaging industry is the inclusion of business-to-business (B2B) packaging.
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