'Let's brew it in the United States': Teamsters target Modelo and Corona in push for Mexican beer tariffs

One of the nation's largest labor unions wants President Donald Trump to make one of America's favorite imports a lot more American.The International Brotherhood of Teamsters are urging the administration to impose significant tariffs on Mexican beer, arguing more of it should be brewed by U.S.workers instead of across the border.The request comes as the Office of the U.S.

Trade Representative continues to assess whether certain countries’ policies have fueled unfair manufacturing advantages. The Teamsters argue Mexico has fueled its brewing industry through government-backed investment incentives, lower labor costs and export-focused policies that have expanded production and exports, helping imported beer capture a growing share of the U.S.market.AMERICA'S FAVORITE BEERS — AND THE JOBS TIED TO THEM — ARE AT THE CENTER OF A BREWING TRADE FIGHTThe brewer of Modelo claimed the No.

1 spot in June 2023, when Modelo Especial surpassed Bud Light on dollar sales, and it continues to rank among the country's best-selling beers (Aaron M.Sprecher/Getty Images)The tariff push could have implications for some of America's best-known imported beer brands, including Modelo, Corona, Pacifico and Tecate, much of which is brewed in Mexico before being shipped to retailers across the U.S."We can brew Modelo beer.

It's the same recipe.Let's brew it in the United States," Sean O'Brien, general president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, told Fox News Digital.

"We are very good at producing goods and services in this country," he added.In its filing, the union said Mexican beer production has increased 85% since 2014, with about 80% of the country's beer exports shipped to the United States.Meanwhile, capacity utilization at major U.S.

breweries fell from 82% in 2013 to 65% in 2023, a trend the Teamsters say threatens thousands of well-paying union jobs.TRUMP BET TARIFFS WOULD BRING BACK AMERICAN FACTORY JOBS.NEW REPORT SAYS IT DIDN'T WORKEconomists say the be...