NBWA - National Beer Wholesalers Association Inc.
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Statement from NBWA on the Impact of Tariffs on America’s Beer and Beverage Distributors
Press Release Jul 22, 2026
Statement from NBWA on the Impact of Tariffs on America's Beer and Beverage Distributors
Today, National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) President and CEO Craig Purser released the following statement:
"As NBWA said last spring, the unintended consequences of tariffs on family-owned businesses like beer and beverage distributors, and associated rising costs for consumers, remain deeply concerning. The majority of direct jobs in the American beer industry are in the distribution tier, which employes 135,000 hardworking people. Tariffs increase the cost of goods sold for business and contribute to inflation for consumers, making it harder for them to buy their favorite beverages. The idea that tariffs could be good for the beer industry does not make sense.
As always, NBWA is eager to work together to keep beer an affordable luxury for Americans to enjoy, and to allow beer distributors, our hospitality partners, and their hardworking employees to keep driving growth throughout our communities."
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The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) represents America's 3,000 independent beer distributors who service every state, congressional district and media market across the country. Licensed at the federal and state levels, beer distributors get bottles, cans, cases and kegs from a brewer or importer to stores, restaurants and other licensed retail accounts through a transparent and accountable regulatory system.
Distributors build brands of all sizes - from familiar domestic beers to new startup labels and imports from around the world - and generate enormous consumer choice while supporting more than 135,000 quality jobs in their home communities. Beer distributors work locally to keep communities safe by sponsoring programs to promote responsible consumption, combat drunk driving and reduce underage drinking.
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