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diageo(DEO), Don Julio Tequila and Royal Canadian whiskey makers rely almost exclusively on price increases to increase Donald Trump’s weather tariffs First semester. CEO Debra Ann Crew said this time, the alcohol giant hopes to take a more multifaceted approach, citing “cautious” consumer spending as an example.

“Last time we did 100% price on tariffs, actually pushing it to 100% price,” Crew said. “It’s nice to see we get this time ease.”

Trump’s Proposed tariffs Diageo executives told investors on Tuesday that the likelihood of imports from Mexico and Canada could cut by about $200 million. The company said that about 45% of Diageo domestic sales (including all of its tequila) produced in the two countries.

Some potential blows can be mitigated by incorporating bottles before tariffs (about $80 million) Supply Chain Optimization, said CFO Manik Jhangiani. This also made Diageo raise prices more intentionally, as well as Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Smirnoff, while Americans bought less alcohol.

“(Price) is not the first thing we are going to pursue,” Jhangiani said. “We will take a look Consumption environmentwhat is competition doing. ”

Careful, change norms, harm alcohol sales

In the second half of last year, alcohol prices in Diageo fell. The crew attributed to Consumers are getting tired Grocery store prices and high borrowing costs.

But changing cultural norms and health issues have also inspired Americans reduceAnalysts said. Alcohol sales at major retailers and convenience stores fell about 1.1% year-on-year, Nielseniq, a market research firm. Meanwhile, sales of non-alcoholic alternatives, while still a small percentage of alcohol sales, increased by more than 27%.

Last month, U.S. surgeons called for updates to alcohol warning labels to notice Alcohol can lead to cancer. This move will require Congress’ approval.