Tariffs push US wine industry into uncertain territory: 'Really creates a challenge'

Wine wholesalers warn prices could rise soon as Trump-era tariffs squeeze importers and domestic wineries. Many are absorbing costs to shield consumers, but those in the industry warn it can't last.

Amalia Roy joined Fox News in 2025 as a Multimedia Reporter based in Phoenix.

Wholesalers, who buy products from producers or importers and sell them to retailers, also face increased costs. Holding inventory becomes more expensive as carrying costs rise, and those costs either need to be recouped when selling to retailers or absorbed.

"When our cost goes up, our carrying cost, the cost of the product sitting in our warehouse, goes up as well," Hobbs said. "It really creates a challenge for the whole industry and supply chain."