Erie brewery preparing for tariffs on aluminum
President Trump has also imposed a 25% tariff on all imported aluminum, a tough blow to the canning industry and breweries alike.
From canned beers to kegs, the general manager of Voodoo Brewing Company in downtown Erie said the tariff will have a significant impact on their business.
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He said Voodoo gets most or all of its aluminum from Canada and they're looking for ways to adapt to potential price surges.
Kyle Houser acknowledged price increases ultimately trickle down to the consumer and said they're doing everything they can to keep a consistent and affordable product.
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'The tariffs are definitely something that we're keeping an eye on. It's a huge deal for all of the craft brewers and every little change makes a huge difference when you look at how many cans and kegs that we go through,' he said.
Houser said a sizeable portion of their business is from canned goods and he wouldn't rule out switching those products to glass bottles.
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