AriZona uses more than 100 million pounds of aluminum a year for its cans, and about 20% of that comes from Canada.

Vultaggio says AriZona’s success rests on three simple rules: make it taste good, make it look good and price it right. The 99-cent tallboy, introduced in 1997, became a defining feature of the brand. By 2000, sales had jumped 30%.

AriZona iced tea's iconic 99-cent price is at risk due to President Trump’s decision to double tariffs on aluminum imports from 25% to 50% AriZona uses over 100 million pounds of aluminum a year with 20% sourced from Canada,

If AriZona Iced Tea increases the prices on their $0.99 tea, customers will have Donald Trump and his tariff's to thank for the price hike.

Aside from its many iced tea flavors, AriZona is best known for its affordable prices. Since 1992, 22-ounce cans have remained at $0.99. But now, the brand might have to raise prices—not because of inflation, but due to tariffs.

Job growth has slowed dramatically in the city, food prices are up and businesses are passing along tariff costs. That has implications for AriZona iced tea.

We’re holding the line for now despite rising aluminum costs," he said. “It’s particularly unfair — 80% of our can sheet metal comes from recycled U.S. beverage cans, yet 100% of our aluminum is subject to tariffs.