From Tariff to Tap: How Aluminum Costs Reach Brewers
Tariffs compound U.S. aluminum costs through the Midwest Premium, driving up can prices even for U.S.-made cans containing recycled aluminum.Read More
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Hemp on the Hill: Congress Buys More Time
Congress is entering the August recess with federal hemp policy still unsettled, but the outlook shifted meaningfully last week.Read More
Trump Administration Announces New Trade Actions
Yesterday, two significant trade actions were announced by the Trump Administration that could affect the craft brewing industry.Read More
CHEERS Act Reintroduced in Senate and House
Bipartisan legislation aimed at helping bars, restaurants, and taprooms invest in draft beer equipment was reintroduced in the Senate.Read More
Cannabis and Intoxicating Hemp Products: the Federal Landscape
Federal lawmakers are advancing several competing legislative approaches that reflect different philosophies. Here's the rundown.Read More
Restructured Aluminum Tariffs Continue to Pressure Craft Brewers
Changes to Section 232 tariffs on metals are likely to drive up production costs for craft brewers, impacting pricing and supply chains.Read More
Credit Card Competition Act Returns in the 119th Congress
Bipartisan lawmakers reintroduce the Credit Card Competition Act to help address credit card swipe fees and their impact on small businesses.Read More
BA Supports AGRITOURISM Act Introduced in the Senate
The bill aims to improve coordination among federal programs that support agritourism and rural businesses while strengthening connections between producers, hospitality based agricultural businesses, and USDA resources. For many small and independent breweries, agritourism plays a meaningful role in driving visitation, supporting local agriculture, and strengthening rural economies.Read More
Congress Passes Government Funding Bills
Congress has passed legislation to reopen the federal government. This includes a continuing resolution (CR) that funds the government through January 30, 2026, and three full-year appropriations bills, including the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies …Read More
Congress Redefines Hemp: Major THC Limits Ahead for Brewers
Congress has passed the FY 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which includes major updates to federal hemp policy. The new rules take effect in one year. Read More
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