The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the dreaded 25% tariffs on imported empty aluminum cans and canned beer, which are now in effect. This move expands the tariffs previously announced by Trump in February, which affected aluminum and now include these additional products.
The tariffs will apply to “beer made from malt” and empty aluminum cans, affecting imports from all countries. The announcement comes just before Trump implemented a universal 10% tariff on nearly all imported goods, with specific increases for countries such as China, Japan and the European Union, taking effect by April 15.
This measure will impact the beer and packaging industry, especially companies such as Constellation Brands, which imports all of its beer from Mexico. In addition, analysts expect that the tariffs will further hurt packaging suppliers and brands already facing declining sales, such as Bud Light.
Tom Madrecki, vice president of the Consumer Brands Association, noted that while most consumer goods products are already manufactured in the U.S., certain key inputs still need to be imported. The industry has expressed concern about the impact of these tariffs, which could increase the prices of canned food and beverages and generate unnecessary inflation.
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