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February 06, 2026

Statement by Distilled Spirits Council President & CEO Chris Swonger Statement on the Framework for an Interim Trade Agreement  “Last year’s tariff reduction on U.S. spirits imports to India was an important first […]

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February 05, 2026

The DISCUS Annual Economic Briefing is the spirits industry’s signature event for media and analysts that provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the spirits industry. The Briefing […]

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Archived Podcasts

Spirited Advocate Podcast: Episode 2) Part Two: (American) Whiskey, Tariffs and COVID-19

DISCUS President and CEO Chris Swonger shares a drink with Amir Peay, owner of James E. Pepper distillery in Lexington, Kentucky. Peay sheds light on how tariffs are affecting U.S. businesses like his, while delving into the history that allowed him to revive the James E. Pepper ...

Spirited Advocate Podcast: Episode 1) Part One: (Irish) Whiskey, Tariffs and COVID-19

In the first-ever Spirted Advocate Podcast episode, DISCUS President and CEO Chris Swonger shares a drink with William Lavelle, head of the Irish Whiskey Association. From tariffs to current concerns surrounding COVID-19, William brings an international perspective to topical i...

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