News Summary

• The Trump administration’s tariffs have impacted both importers of foreign wines and wineries at home.
• Wholesalers, who buy products from producers or importers and sell them to retailers, also face increased costs.
• The on-again, off-again nature of tariff announcements adds another layer of difficulty.
• "It really creates a challenge for the whole industry and supply chain," said Dawson Hobbs, executive vice president of government affairs at the Wine and Spirits Wholesaleers of America.