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New Mexico Excise Tax Hike Vetoed new mexico and us flags against sky

New Mexico Excise Tax Hike Vetoed

New Mexico Senate Bill 378, a bill that would have increased the excise tax on beer sold in the state, was vetoed by the Governor.Read More

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Comments Submitted on Performance Rights Organizations

The Brewers Association has submitted comments highlighting the challenges and frustrations related to Performing Rights Organizations.Read More

D.C. Update from the President & CEO Bart Watson, President and CEO of the Brewers Association smiling and holding a beer

D.C. Update from the President & CEO

I was in Washington D.C. again this week and want to provide three updates on what we're doing to support small and independent brewers.

Country-Specific Tariffs Lowered to 10% for 3 Months quadrant images of kegs, hops, barley, cans

Country-Specific Tariffs Lowered to 10% for 3 Months

Tariffs applied to imports from most U.S. trading partners were lowered to a standard 10% rate for 90 days, President Trump announced today.Read More

TTB Extends Comment Period for Proposed Labeling Rules beer next to clipboard in brewery with TTB logo

TTB Extends Comment Period for Proposed Labeling Rules

The TTB has extended the comment period on proposed labeling rules for alcohol facts and allergens by 120 days to August 15, 2025.Read More

Trump Administration Slapping 25% Tariffs on Canned Beer Imports and Empty Can Imports from Across the Globe empty cans with opens tops

Trump Administration Slapping 25% Tariffs on Canned Beer Imports and Empty Can Imports from Across the Globe

The Trump Administration says it's imposing a 25% tariff on all canned imported beer and empty aluminum cans.Read More

Proposed TTB Ingredient Labeling Rulemaking Withdrawn TTB and FDA logos overlaid on blank cans

Proposed TTB Ingredient Labeling Rulemaking Withdrawn

The proposed rule—which would have required ingredient labeling for malt beverages, distilled spirits, and wine—was withdrawn.Read More

Submit Your Feedback on Issues Related to Performing Rights Organizations musicians performing on stage

Submit Your Feedback on Issues Related to Performing Rights Organizations

To assist the BA in preparing comments, we would like to hear from members about your recent experiences in licensing music from PROs.Read More

Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Go Into Effect Globally steel brewing equipment and stacks of aluminum cans

Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Go Into Effect Globally

No countries are exempt from the U.S.-imposed 25% tariffs on aluminum and steel imports, which went into effect March 12. Craft brewers could see impacts.Read More

Potential Government Shutdown: The Sky Isn’t Falling…Yet black and white capitol building

Potential Government Shutdown: The Sky Isn’t Falling…Yet

Congress has until March 14, 2025 to pass a continuing resolution or legislation that will fully fund the government.Read More

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