Spirit Law Partners founding attorney Marbet Lewis was recently featured in the Huffington Post, speaking with journalist Emily Price about how ongoing tariff hikes are reshaping the alcohol industry, particularly for spirits suppliers, retailers, and consumers.
“Tariff hikes are still causing widespread disruption within the alcohol industry,” Lewis shared with Emily. “Suppliers are exporting less. Retailers are narrowing inventory. Consumers are feeling it in two critical ways: higher costs and fewer choices.”
Lewis noted that spirits have been hit especially hard, as retaliatory tariffs reduce U.S. exports abroad while making imports more expensive at home. As a result, some once-standard bottles are becoming harder to source, shifting from everyday staples to occasional luxury items.
Spirit Law Partners advises alcohol suppliers, distributors, and retailers on regulatory compliance, supply-chain risk, and strategic planning in an evolving global market.
Read the full article featuring Marbet Lewis for more insight into how tariffs are affecting the spirits industry.
