Tariffs push U.S. wine industry into uncertain territory

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NAPA, Calif. – Tariffs on imported products are creating widespread challenges for the U.S. wine industry , affecting both imports and domestic production, according to industry representatives.

" Tariffs are a multilayered issue ," said Dawson Hobbs, executive vice president of government affairs at the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America. "The most direct one people think of is the tariffs placed on imported wine. But there are hidden aspects too, tariffs on glass, aluminum cans, labels, even glue that holds boxes together. These universal tariffs affect the entire production process and supply chain."

Wholesalers, who buy products from producers or importers and sell them to retailers, also face increased costs.