President Donald Trump’s new 25% tariff on foreign steel and aluminum may lead to higher prices for canned beverages, as companies pass costs onto consumers. Coca-Cola is considering alternatives like plastic bottles, while small breweries fear rising costs and export challenges.
Craft brewers, relying on imported aluminum, may see price hikes of $1-$2 per four-pack. Additionally, Canada has canceled shipments of U.S. craft beer, possibly in retaliation. The Brewers Association warns that broader trade disputes could further impact exports.
Trump argues the tariffs will boost domestic manufacturing and job growth, though past tariffs added jobs in steel and aluminum but reduced employment in other sectors. The full economic impact remains uncertain.
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