Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Local breweries are preparing for potential challenges as President Trump’s newly announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to take effect, March 12. The proposed 25% tariffs are expected to drive up the costs of materials essential for brewing, packaging, and serving beer, such as kegs and steel tanks. According to sales data from the Brewers Association, beer and aluminum cans make up about 75% of revenue. For now, brewery owners are monitoring the situation, weighing options to get through the potential financial strain.
