DelBene Hears from Washington Brewers on Rising Tariff Costs

REDMOND, WA – Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) hosted a roundtable with local brewers and industry leaders at Postdoc Brewing in Redmond to discuss how current trade and tariff policies are impacting Washington’s craft beer industry. Tariffs on imported aluminum and steel have driven up costs for small breweries that rely on kegs, cans, and specialized […]

US economy surges in Q2 of 2025, exceeding expectations

The US economy grew at an annualized rate of 3.0% in the second quarter of 2025, surpassing economists’ expectations and signaling robust economic momentum driven by private-sector activity. Consumer spending accelerated, inflation cooled, and real disposable income rose, while manufacturing and auto output posted significant gains. Despite concerns over trade policies and tariffs, the economy […]