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Francesca Hong: “Breweries are struggling with rising aluminum costs.”

Featuring: Francesca Hong, Democratic | Wisconsin State Assembly, District 76

State Rep. Francesca Hong speaking in Ashwaubenon

Published September 25, 2025 | Video Starts at 10:29

Have you gotten any contact with other small businesses in Wisconsin? Absolutely. Folks who are in the beer business right now. Breweries are struggling with rising aluminum costs. I had a small business for over seven years. You know, restaurants are often the client for so many and supporting so many other industries, whether it's trades or folks who are doing linen work. (10:29–10:33)

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Asserts that breweries are struggling due to rising aluminum costs.

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