The Trump administration has officially imposed 25% tariffs on all imports from Mexico and Canada. This excludes only Canadian energy, which faces a 10% tariff, along with an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods.
Despite hopes for industry carve-outs, an administration official confirmed: 'No Exclusions.' The tariffs go into effect on Tuesday and could escalate further given retaliatory measures from Canada and Mexico.
Constellation Brands Faces The Heaviest Blow
JPMorgan analyst Andrea Teixeira highlights that Constellation Brands Inc
Teixeira estimates that STZ could see a mid-20s% impact to EPS if no action is taken.
However, she believes the company can offset at least 40% of this hit through a mix of pricing adjustments, cost savings, and delaying the impact where possible.
Brown-Forman, Keurig Dr Pepper, and Others Brace For Headwinds
Teixeira also notes that Brown-Forman Corp
Additionally, Canada's newly announced 25% tariff on American whiskies could create a retaliatory risk, but with Canada representing only 1% of Brown-Forman's sales, Teixeira sees limited downside.
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc
Meanwhile, Coca-Cola Co
With no exemptions granted and potential escalations looming, beverage giants are forced to adapt. According to Teixeira, Constellation Brands stands to lose the most. Strategic pricing moves and operational adjustments could help mitigate the damage, analysts say.
Investors will be closely watching how these companies respond in the coming months.