Over 400 craft breweries in Washington could face higher costs after President Trump announced he would impose a 25% tariff on all aluminum and steel imports.
SEATTLE — Local craft breweries in Washington could face a new financial challenge as President Donald Trump’s recently announced 25% tariffs on aluminum and steel threaten to drive up production costs.
For small breweries that can their own beer, like Stoup Brewing in Seattle, these added expenses could have a major impact.
“This is definitely the heart of the can packaging operation,” said Robyn Schumacher, co-owner of Stoup Brewing, as she described their canning process.
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