President Donald Trump’s move to double tariffs on foreign aluminum and steel imports to 50% has sent shockwaves through the U.S. economy, leaving some industries scrambling to adjust.
Among the hardest hit are nearly 10,000 small, independently owned craft breweries nationwide. Many of these local heroes depend on overseas suppliers for cans, kegs and brewing hardware – making them vulnerable to the sudden cost surge.
CGTN’s Frances Kuo reports from Washington, D.C., where one neighborhood brewery is bearing the brunt. With aluminum can prices climbing and shipping fees spiking, the brewery has had to revisit orders, tighten budgets and consider raising prices to stay operational.
For young entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts, this serves as a case study in supply chain resilience. As small brewers explore domestic sourcing and innovative packaging solutions, their choices may reshape the future of America’s craft beer movement.
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