SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News)— Local wine stores across the country are preparing for the effects of the Trump Administration’s import tariffs. According to AP News, Trump says these tariffs aim to create more domestic jobs and, in turn, shrink federal funding.
Although many American citizens have expressed their concern about these tariffs, Gary Decker, the owner of Vinomania, does not seem worried about the immediate effects at all. He explained that it would take months for the inventory in his store to be sold.
“For you to come in and drain my store out, it would probably take two months of me selling to people. The people I buy from have warehouses full of wine…it would take two months to get through that alone. So, you really have a lot of time,” said Decker.
The longtime owner went on to say that in order for foreign winemakers to continue exporting to America, their governments will need to adjust.
“The winemakers in France are going to start hollering at their government, saying, ‘Hey, we’re not selling product; you have to help us figure this out.’ This squeezes their government because they want to get voted back in, so they are going to have to come up with a solution,” explained Decker.
The impact of these tariffs will take several months to be seen.