Local craft breweries in Washington could face a new financial challenge as President Donald Trump’s recently announced 25% tariffs on aluminum and steel threaten to drive up production costs. For small breweries that can their own beer, like Stoup Brewing in Seattle, these added expenses could have a major impact. "This is definitely the heart of the can packaging operation," said Robyn Schumacher, co-owner of Stoup Brewing, as she described their canning process. Before a can of Stoup craft beer reaches customers, it goes through an intricate packaging process at the brewery's location in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. Schumacher said their canning operation relies on aluminum cans, which are now set to likely become 25% more expensive due to the tariffs. READ MORE: https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/national-politics/washington-craft-breweries-higher-costs-as-aluminum-tariffs-take-effect/281-37410af9-273f-4845-81fb-b6251b11fe22