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flag U.S. craft beer production dropped 8.9% since 2024 due to Trump-era tariffs, sparking closures and industry uncertainty.

flag U.S. craft beer production has declined 8.9% since 2024 due to Trump-era tariffs on aluminum, steel, and imported brewing ingredients, with aluminum tariffs reaching 50% by June 2025. flag Despite a federal appeals court ruling that the tariffs exceed presidential authority, they remain in effect pending a Supreme Court decision expected by mid-October. flag The increased costs have driven brewery closures outpacing openings, reducing the total to 9,269 by June 2025. flag Small brewers are especially strained, with some seeking bankruptcy, while major companies like Molson Coors have revised forecasts. flag The industry’s long-term growth, which began in the 1970s, now faces uncertainty.

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