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Trump's 25% Tariff Threatens Craft Brewing Recovery

4/2/2025

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Starting April 4, President Trump’s administration will impose a hefty 25% tariff on imported beer and aluminum cans, casting a shadow over the craft brewing industry. Brewers like Bill Butcher of Port City Brewing are bracing for steep price hikes and dwindling sales, jeopardizing their recovery from the pandemic's harsh grip and the ongoing economic turmoil.

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Starting April 4, President Trump’s administration will impose a hefty 25% tariff on imported beer and aluminum cans, casting a shadow over the craft brewing industry. Brewers like Bill Butcher of Port City Brewing are bracing for steep price hikes and dwindling sales, jeopardizing their recovery from the pandemic's harsh grip and the ongoing economic turmoil.