Hey friends! Have you ever visited a local bakery or a family-owned pizza place? 🍕 Now imagine if they suddenly had to pay a lot more money just to keep making your favorite treats. That’s kind of what’s happening to small breweries across the United States.
What’s Going On?
Recently, President Donald Trump decided to double the tariffs on aluminum and steel imports to 50%. But what are tariffs? Think of tariffs like extra taxes that are added to goods coming from other countries.
Why Do Breweries Care About Tariffs?
There are nearly 10,000 craft breweries in the U.S. These are places where people make beer in small batches. They often package their beer in aluminum cans. Since the tariffs make aluminum more expensive to buy from other countries, small breweries have to spend a lot more money.
The Impact on Small Businesses
These breweries are usually much smaller than big companies. Paying extra for aluminum means they have less money for other important things, like paying their workers or keeping prices affordable for customers.
Why Should You Care?
You might not be old enough to drink beer, but small breweries often play a big role in communities. They host events, support local charities, and help the local economy. When they struggle, it can affect the whole community.
What Happens Next?
People are discussing ways to help these small businesses, like finding new suppliers or changing the tariffs. It’s a reminder of how decisions made by leaders can have big effects on everyday people.
Understanding these issues helps us see how everyone is connected in our communities! 🤝
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
