Restaurants & Bars
Chicago Restaurateurs Alarmed By Threat Of 200% Tariff On Alcoholic Beverages From Europe
The tariff tit-for-tat now setting the stage for what some local Chicago businesses say could be a disaster.
March 14, 2025
President Trump on Thursday threatened to impose a stiff 200% tariff on all alcoholic products coming into the U.S. from European countries.
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This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
The tariff tit-for-tat now setting the stage for what some local Chicago businesses say could be a disaster. In short, it means your favorite Italian wine or French bubbly may soon become a luxury item.
