The Spanish brewing sector has expressed its concern about the possible imposition of a 200% tariff on wines and other alcoholic beverages from the European Union by U.S. President Donald Trump, in addition to the tariffs already established for aluminum.
Jacobo Olalla, director of Cerveceros de España, warned that these measures hurt both the affected countries and consumers. Although the United States is not a priority market, Spanish breweries have been working to expand abroad, exporting 8% of their production.
In addition to the impact on sales, the restriction on aluminum imports could generate complications in supply, a problem that had already arisen with the war in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia. Although glass is the most widely used container in the sector, Olalla recognizes that the measures could significantly affect the industry.
The trade conflict escalated after Trump accused the EU of taking advantage of the U.S. and threatened to impose the tariff if the 50% levy on U.S. whiskey is not removed, claiming the measure would favor U.S. wine producers.
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