Tequila must be made from Blue Weber agave in five Mexican states, of which the best known is Jalisco. The traditional method ...
Patrón is synonymous with tequila, but the premium brand's starting price tag may be difficult for many to shoot down. A bottle of Patrón Silver costs $50, or $600 for a 12-bottle case.
Presuming that the president follows through, expect lots of goods to get more expensive: tequila, lumber, that $11 handheld vacuum you bought from Temu on a whim. But perhaps the most direct way ...
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) reports that over $6.5 billion of tequila and mezcal, along with nearly $2.3 billion of Canadian whisky, were sold in the U.S. in 2023.
You can also find the rest of the Codigo 1530 lineup, including the ultra-expensive Playboy II Rare Hare double-barreled tequila that you can pick up for close to a grand.
Pouring tequila shots on a tray with salt and lime slices - Igor Normann/Shutterstock ...
Even if Trump's tariffs are not imposed, the threats and uncertainty caused by on and off-again levies have already cost the tequila sector money.