Belgian brewers face 200% U.S. tax on alcohol exports

Belgian brewers like Huyghe Brewery in Melle and Het Anker are concerned about a possible 200% U.S. tax on European alcohol, which could significantly raise prices and impact sales. Huyghe is stockpiling beer to mitigate the effects, while Het Anker is delaying plans to sell whiskey in the U.S. Duvel Moortgat may avoid the tax due to their U.S. brewery, but the brewing industry is uncertain and hoping to prevent a trade war through negotiations.

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