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Tariffs on Mexican Beer? A Lose-Lose | Wilmington News
Tariffs on Mexican beer might sound like a patriotic move to bring jobs home, but economists warn it’s a lose-lose: higher prices for drinkers or crushed profits for brewers. Popular imports like Modelo outsold Bud Light, and the jobs tied to them are already in the U.S.—in distribution and sales. Forcing brewers to absorb costs or pass them on hurts consumers and businesses alike. Plus, moving production could cheapen the brands’ authenticity, a key part of their appeal. This policy may backfire, inflating costs and undermining the very industries it aims to strengthen. Listen in comfort:Get…
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