Mexican Beer is not subject to aluminum charges, America makes clear

It is clear that after a lot of confusion due to vague and obvious false official information, it is clear that Mexican beer may actually be sent to the United States without a charge, which complies with the rules of the USMCA free trade agreement.

However, consumers in the United States can face a higher price when buying Mexican beer cans, because 25% of imported aluminum cans are fee.

The United States, citing information from the United States, said on Sunday, the Economista newspaper said that US President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% fee for Beer cans (and empty aluminum cans), but the duty beer itself is not applicable.

E Economista’s report comes after digital newspaper Polytigo said earlier this month It received an email report from the Commerce Officer, which made it clear that “the fees on imported beer applies not only to the value of the beer can aluminum content, but not the beer.”

On April 2, the Department of Commerce Announced to expand 25% of fees on steel and aluminum from all countries around the world Add “two extra aluminum descendants: beer and plain aluminum cans”.

Mexico News Daily Report then The beer seemed to be affected by a “aluminum descendant product”, not just a registered beer – beer and its purchase – 25% fee.

MNT specified The CNBC has explained that a business sector notification departmentBut it has highlighted it Reuters explained The fee applies to “all beer imports”.

On April 10, an example of the confusion that the United States was deemed to have imposed a fee on the beer imported in cans, the European Association’s Broarrs came out on April 10.

“When beer is part of our culture on both sides of the Atlantic for hundreds of years, it is disappointing to see the ‘aluminum descendant’ to the level!” The association has reported.

In addition to the report of El Economista and Polytigo, other sources – although not US governments – indicate that Mexican beer is currently being sent to the United States, not subject to 25% fee.

According to the Hilprand Cory.

Avalara according toA company that develops tax compliance software is that most Mexican beer, wine and spirits are eligible for the absence of duty under the USMCA. So the USMCA compatible beer – Mexican Water, U.S. Is made of hops and Canadian malt – When sent to the United States does not face a fee Trump raised 25% of the USMCA-accurate items on March 6Two days after they were destined.

Beer sent to the United States from many countries, such as European countries, faces a 10% fee.

On Monday, Mexico News Daily contacted the US Customs and Border Protection and Galaxy Brand – beer exporter from Mexico to the US – Mexican Beer seeks more confirmation that fares are not applicable. Mexico city time did not respond at 2 pm.

Mexico struck by fare in cans

Mexico is the largest export of beer and plain plain aluminum cans to the United States, ie 25% of the Mexican Lagar’s cans and the unacceptable cans will affect more than any other country.

The El Universal Newspaper, citing data of the US trade industry, reported on Sunday that Mexico exported 1.127 billion empty 355-millies cans to its northern neighbors last year. El Economista and Other media.

Foreign Trade Advisor Watcher Pachako El told Universal that 25% of the fee of aluminum cans aims to increase production in the United States. Trump insists that his defense policies can lead to increase the production of a wide range of products, including cars in the United States, in which he has The fees have also been placed.

As for Beer, Mexico was the largest exporter to the United States by 2024, and it seized 82.5% of the market for the importation of about $ 6.3 billion worth of production to its northern neighbors.

Nearly 60% of the income came from beer sent in glass bottles, created in other packaging (mainly cans) beer on 40% revenue.

25% fees for imported beer cans to America are expected to be more expensive in Corona’s cans, Model Essel, Degate and other Mexican Pierce

Constellation Brands, Ly Economista, which is the most affected by the CAN charge, is the most affected by the CAN charge for exporting the US to the US.

Earlier this month, Constallation brands reduced its long -term income guidelines for 2027 and 2028, citing the “expected impact of charges”, ” According to the CNBC report.

“It reflects the fact that there are a lot of unknown today, including guidance and fees,” said CEO Bill Newlands.

Constallation Brands contain two breweries in northern Mexico Creating another one in Varagruz.

With reports from Economist And Universal