On February 20, 2026, in a victory for American beer, wine, and spirits importers, the Supreme Court in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, 607 US ____, Slip Op., February 20, 2026 (“Learning Resources”) struck down President Trump’s imposition of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”). The Trump administration had used IEEPA to justify certain tariffs imposed on imported goods from various countries in 2025, including beer, wine and spirits. Despite the decision in the importers’ favor, no one is popping the Champagne quite yet. First, while the Court’s opinion invalidated the Trump administration’s IEEPA tariffs, it has no effect on the administrations’ ability to rely on other statutes to impose tariffs. Second, on the same day that the Supreme Court issued its decision, the President issued a proclamation imposing a 10% worldwide tariff under a different federal law (discussed in more detail belo

Alcohol beverage importers may finally get their answer from the United States Supreme Court this week on the validity of the Trump Administration’s tariffs issued pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).[1] Recent news reports suggest that the Court’s answer may come as early as this Friday, when the Court is scheduled to issue opinions on pending cases. Based on the questions posed by both liberal and conservative justices during oral argument, many commentators expect the Court to conclude that the president exceeded his authority by invoking IEEPA to issue those tariffs.   There are, however, a lot of open questions beyond just the validity of the tariffs. Most importantly, if the Court finds the tariffs are invalid, will importers that have already paid the tariffs be entitled to refunds and what will the process be for getting those refunds. Questions also remain as to whether the case will be remanded to a lower court to determine the

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As we move into the summer shipping season, the overall supply chain remains relatively stable – though a few indicators are beginning to shift. Here’s what we’re seeing across the key areas impacting glass packaging and logistics. Glass supply is holding steady, with no significant disruptions reported across domestic or international sources. Availability has remained neutral for several months now, though specific bottle types and molds still see some intermittent constraints. That said, there is a growing awareness in the industry of potential pressure on furnace capacity later this year. Conversations are underway about potential closures in Q4, which could result in tighter availability in early 2026 if demand remains stable or increases. Diesel prices edged downward in May, offering slight relief for overland freight. The national average fell from $3.567 per gallon in April to $3.499 in May. This small but welcome drop comes at a time when other transportation

The word that will dominate supply chain conversations in 2025 (and possibly the next four to eight years) will be “tariffs”. It is no longer a market-by-market theme. Instead, due to the US administration’s “Liberation Day” on April 2 – intended to remedy trade deficiencies, increase US manufacturing advantages, and tighten down on weaknesses in trade policies from the country’s top trading partners – the world is upended as it relates to global commerce. Liberation Day saw the unveiling of 10% universal global tariffs and reciprocal tariffs for specific countries ranging from 11% to 50%. The US has not imposed tariffs to this degree in over 75 years, and the proposed increases emulated the protectionist policies of 1922 and 1930, which had a dramatic effect on the US economy. Effective April 10, those countries which had received country-specific rates greater than 10% – such as the EU (20%), Vietnam (46%) and South Africa (30%)

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Each month, the packaging and materials part of the market becomes increasingly challenging to predict due to the erratic implementation of tariffs and ensuing trade wars. That being said, both the threat and actual application of tariffs have cascading implications for wine and spirits sales of finished goods and all the components. The US government enforced 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, effective March 4, 2025. The administration rowed back somewhat on March 6, postponing until April 2 tariffs on all products imported from Canada and Mexico covered by the USMCA. However, a 10% duty on Canadian energy will likely remain in place. Additionally, the administration pressed ahead with 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imported into the US, effective March 12, arguing it will help level the playing field for US manufacturing. Unfortunately, this will likely have profound implications for the cost of goods of many products including – most pertinently for our ind