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New Section 301 Tariffs Take Effect Hop farming

New Section 301 Tariffs Take Effect

Section 301 tariffs affect imported hops, malt, and brewery equipment; qualifying Canadian goods remain exempt under USMCA.Read More

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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.

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USMCA Trade Agreement Not Renewed, Negotiations Continue

USMCA Trade Agreement Not Renewed, Negotiations Continue

Although the U.S. has not renewed the USMCA for another 16 years, annual reviews and trade negotiations with Canada and Mexico will continue.Read More

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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.

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BA Urges USTR To Avoid New Section 301 Tariffs BA Urges USTR to Avoid New Section 301 Tariffs

BA Urges USTR To Avoid New Section 301 Tariffs

The proposed tariffs would increase costs on a range of unique foreign brewing inputs that are not always available from domestic sources.Read More

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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.

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New Forced-Labor Tariffs Could Hit Imported Hops, Malts, and Equipment Barley

New Forced-Labor Tariffs Could Hit Imported Hops, Malts, and Equipment

Brewers may see additional tariffs on imported goods, excluding aluminum, steel, and duty-free Canadian barley and barley malt.Read More

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Vice President of Government Affairs

Marc Sorini, vice president of government affairs for the Brewers Association, is a beer lover and homebrewer who has served as a counsel for small and independent craft brewers for more than two decades. Marc holds a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center and when he's not contemplating beverage alcohol law, he's homebrewing with his adult kids.

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Federal Government Starts Tariff Refund Process, but for Brewers Many Questions Remain Brewer walking amid pallets of canned beer

Federal Government Starts Tariff Refund Process, but for Brewers Many Questions Remain

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs, and a refund process is now underway—but most brewers should expect limited direct relief. Here's what you need to know.Read More

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Vice President of Government Affairs

Marc Sorini, vice president of government affairs for the Brewers Association, is a beer lover and homebrewer who has served as a counsel for small and independent craft brewers for more than two decades. Marc holds a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center and when he's not contemplating beverage alcohol law, he's homebrewing with his adult kids.

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Supreme Court Rules Against Tariffs United States Supreme Court

Supreme Court Rules Against Tariffs

The Supreme Court struck down IEEP-based tariffs, ruling the president lacked congressional authority to impose them. Learn what this means for brewers, trade negotiations, and what comes next.Read More

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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.

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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

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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.

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Shaping U.S. Aluminum Policy: Our Priorities and Path Forward Canning line with colorful background

Shaping U.S. Aluminum Policy: Our Priorities and Path Forward

We're engaging the Trump administration on aluminum policy priorities—from primary input costs to downstream derivatives—to ensure U.S. manufacturers can compete on a level playing field.Read More

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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.

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