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Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs on Friday. The decision centers on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs he levied on nearly every other country. The BA is monitoring the …Read More

Written By Ann Obenchain , Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Ann Obenchain is the Vice President of Marketing & Communications for the Brewers Association. Ann develops and leads the strategic direction of the association's marketing and communications activities, and serves as spokesperson with the media for events, including the Great American Beer Festival, Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America, World Beer Cup, and Homebrew Con.

2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Published

Brewers Association — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have released the latest edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which provide science-based recommendations to promote health and well-being across the lifespan. More Read More

Written By Jeb Foster

Marketing manager at the Brewers Association.

Most Trump tariffs are not legal, US appeals court rules

(Reuters)- A U.S. appeals court ruled on Friday that most of Donald Trump’s tariffs are illegal. The court allowed the tariffs to remain in place through October 14 to give the Trump administration a chance to file an appeal with …Read More

Written By Ann Obenchain , Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Vice President of Marketing & Communications

US-EU deal sets a 15% tariff on most goods and averts the threat of a trade war

Associated Press – The United States and the European Union agreed on Sunday to a trade framework setting a 15% tariff on most goods, staving off — at least for now — far higher import duties on both sides that …Read More

Written By Marc Preo , Special Projects Coordinator

Special Projects Coordinator

Marc Preo serves as the special projects coordinator on the Government Affairs team tracking federal regulatory affairs and state bill and rulemaking activity. A longtime homebrewing hobbyist and craft beer enthusiast, Marc enjoys spending as much time as he can in the mountains snowboarding, Nordic touring, and mountain biking.

New Canadian Tariffs, But Likely with Existing Exemptions

President Trump has announced his intention to raise tariffs on Canadian products from 25% to 35%, though early reporting suggests that the existing exemption for USMCA compliant goods (such as barley) will likely remain in place. This move does not …Read More

Written By Bart Watson , President & CEO

President & CEO

Bart Watson, president and chief executive officer for the Brewers Association, is a stats geek, beer lover, and Certified Cicerone. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, where in addition to his dissertation, he completed a comprehensive survey of Bay Area brewpubs one pint at a time. You can follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @BrewersStats.

25% tariffs set on Japan and South Korea, and new import taxes on 12 other nations

Associated Press – President Donald Trump on Monday set a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well as new tariff rates on a dozen other nations that would go into effect on Aug. 1. Trump provided …Read More

Written By Marc Preo , Special Projects Coordinator

Special Projects Coordinator

House Republicans Pass Budget Bill after All-night Session

Associated Press: House Republicans stayed up all night to pass their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package, with Speaker Mike Johnson defying the skeptics and unifying his ranks to muscle President Donald Trump’s priority bill to approval Thursday. Read more. Read More

Written By Marc Preo , Special Projects Coordinator

Special Projects Coordinator

US and China reach a deal to slash sky-high tariffs for now, with a 90-day pause.

(Associated Press) – The United States and China agreed Monday to slash their massive recent tariffs, restarting stalled trade between the world’s two biggest economies and setting off a rally in global financial markets. Read more. Read More

Written By Ann Obenchain , Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Trump hits pause on trade war

Politico- President Donald Trump reversed course in the global trade war he launched just a week ago, announcing in a social media post a 90-day pause on new tariffs against every country but China. As he halted his broader tariff …Read More

Written By Ann Obenchain , Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Vice President of Marketing & Communications

25% Tariffs on Imported Cans Likely Apply Only to Aluminum, Not Beverages Inside

While the Brewers Association awaits confirmation from their inquiry to the Department of Commerce, it appears likely, as reported by Politico, that the 25% tariffs apply only to the aluminum content within a package – not the beverage inside. The Brewers …Read More

Written By Ann Obenchain , Vice President of Marketing & Communications

Vice President of Marketing & Communications

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