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The State of the Union and Its Favorite Alcohol Beverage – Beer

Published
02/04/19
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The State of the Union is an opportunity for the president to discuss his priorities with members of Congress and the American public. This year, our focus will be extending federal excise tax relief for all brewers and beer importers that is set to expire at the end of 2019, ending the tariffs on imported primary aluminum, and providing greater transparency in aluminum pricing.

Extending or making permanent federal excise tax relief for all brewers and beer importers is a top Beer Institute priority for 2019. At the beginning of last year, the federal government began implementing the excise tax relief that Congress included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. We estimate this change in excise tax rates will result in more than $125 million a year in tax relief for brewers and beer importers, allowing them to invest in their businesses through innovation, technology, and creating more jobs. However, the excise tax relief was only temporary and without congressional action will expire at the end of this year. The Beer Institute is working hard on the reintroduction of the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act, bipartisan and popular legislation that will make this tax relief permanent.

Another important priority for the Beer Institute is addressing both the tariff on imported aluminum and providing greater transparency in aluminum pricing. The Beer industry appreciates any effort to bring jobs back to the United States. However, the current approach, additional aluminum fees, is significantly increasing costs for brewers. As an essential industry in American manufacturing, we must support and will continue to support solutions that protect the already successful brewing industry.

We hope President Trump addresses these and other issues in his State of the Union. We need him and members of Congress to work together so Americans can continue to enjoy their favorite alcohol beverage – beer.