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Brewers Brace for Crisis Amid Looming 200% Tariffs

3/17/2025

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U.S. brewers and distillers face a brewing crisis as proposed tariffs loom large. A staggering 200% tariff on European alcohol could cripple exports, while a 25% aluminum tariff threatens to inflate can prices. Industry leaders are rallying for urgent tariff agreements to safeguard jobs and restore stability amid fierce domestic competition.

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U.S. brewers and distillers face a brewing crisis as proposed tariffs loom large. A staggering 200% tariff on European alcohol could cripple exports, while a 25% aluminum tariff threatens to inflate can prices. Industry leaders are rallying for urgent tariff agreements to safeguard jobs and restore stability amid fierce domestic competition.