The tariffs targeting aluminum imports into the U.S. have buyers scrambling to procure the metal before the levies are expected to kick in and make imports more expensive.Aluminum buyers–which include manufacturers of products like automobiles,

The Trump administration plans to implement 25% tariffs on aluminum and steel. The craft beer industry could be hit particularly hard by the tariffs.

Breweries have yet to hear from manufacturers how the tariff will affect pricing for cans and steel equipment such as kegs and fermenting tanks. But the numbers don’t look good for an industry facing economic headwinds.