Coca-Cola may have to sell more drinks in plastic bottles in the US if President Donald Trump's tariffs end up making aluminium cans more expensive, the company's chief executive, James Quincey, said in a call with investors.

President Trump's tariffs on aluminum could make Coca-Cola more expensive. Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey said the company imports aluminum for its cans from Canada, and is looking for ways to mitigate any price increases that new tariffs could bring.

ATLANTA, GA — Coca-Cola is saying it will shift to using more plastic bottles if new aluminum tariffs kick in next month. CEO James Quincey announced the move this morning during a conference call. He cited “ensuring affordability” as a primary reason if aluminum cans become more expensive.

Coca-Cola beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit and revenue on Tuesday, helped by resilient demand for its sodas and juices and higher prices, sending its shares up 3% premarket.