Alameda Brewer Says Tariffs Already Impacting Beer Business In Multiple Ways

CBS Bay Area

March 18, 2025

On Monday evening, many will be hoisting a beer in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. But there's not a lot of celebrating in the craft beer industry these days, as President Trump's tariffs threaten brewers with higher prices that may be hard to pass on to consumers.

One local microbrewery feels caught in a global trade war. At Alameda Brewing, they should be thrilled with a holiday that centers around beer.

Instead, co-owner Vincent Phua feels like a pawn in a game of chess over tariffs.

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