Tariffs could have impact North Carolina businesses [Video]

Tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China are starting to have repercussions — and consumers and businesses in the Triad are sharing their concerns. One local business owner and supply chain expert weigh in about how tariffs could raise the costs for North Carolinians. From furniture and car manufacturing to groceries and breweries, Americans could see costs rise with the new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The owner of Wise Man Brewing in Winston-Salem, Mike Beverly, said they have had to deal with tariffs before and this new round might require them to find ways to cut more costs.In 2018, when President Trump imposed tariffs on aluminum and steel, Wise Man brewing started canning their drinks in-house, as a cost-saving measure.“Anybody who drinks beer — or any product in a can — knows those costs did go up last time as well,” Beverly said.He’s worried this time around, …