Earlier in the week, the Trump administration announced 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum will go into effect on March 12. 

A major industry that would be impacted includes the craft beer industry, potentially impacting local breweries nationwide. From kegs to cans, Mahoning Valley breweries told 21 News they're bracing for impact. 

The proposed 25% tariff would drive up the cost of brewing materials, equipment, and cans. The tariffs could even have an impact on U.S. manufacturing companies that make kegs, steel tanks, and other materials.

"We deal with companies that are just in America but they do get supply from Canada and other countries," said Aspasia Lyras-Bernacki, Owner of Penguin City Brewing Company. "So, it is going to affect everybody."

Biker Brewhouse in Austintown also gets much of their product in the U.S. but imported raw material costs could still drive up expenses. Owner Larry Wilson told 21 News if they were to replace any steel-made imported equipment, they would be impacted by the tariffs.

Some Mahoning Valley breweries have received notices from vendors on price increases from tariffs.

Birdfish Brewing Co. in Columbiana told 21 News they've been in contact with their primary can supplier regarding any impact the tariffs could impose.

"Our primary cans are produced in the U.S. using all raw materials, so we do not foresee immediate impact," said a Birdfish spokesperson. "Our supplier has been reviewing and monitoring the potential impact of tariffs since the November election. We will remain in close contact with them to remain on top of any increases we might face."

Penguin City's Lyras-Bernacki said this additional cost could impact the consumer.

"It goes back to the customer," she said. "So, how do we prevent that? You see other places trying to prevent it as long as they can and eventually, they have to raise prices. We're going to try to hold firm as long as we can."

Brewers Association data points to beer in aluminum cans accounting for 75% of breweries' revenue, citing tighter budgets for local breweries and job threats to small businesses.

"Honestly, we've been hit with so much that I'm not surprised by anything," Lyras-Bernacki added. "It's just another fire that we're going to fight head-on and see what happens."

The new tariffs are expected to take effect March 12