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DISCUS Statement in Response to the U.S. Spirits Sector Remaining on the Sidelines as U.S.-EU Finalize Framework of Trade Agreement
Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger Statement in Response to the U.S. Spirits Sector Remaining on the Sidelines as U.S.-EU Finalize Framework of Trade Agreement “It is extremely […]
Read MoreSWA & DISCUS Joint Statement on UK-US Trade
Joint statement – Mark Kent, Chief Executive of the Scotch Whisky Association, and Chris Swonger, President and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States said: “The President’s […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement in Response to the U.S.-EU Trade Agreement
Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger Statement in Response to the U.S.-EU Trade Agreement “This is great news for U.S. and EU relations and we greatly appreciate President Trump’s […]
Read MorePrices to Rise on Wine and Spirits Following Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Vote Approving New Alcohol Fee
Coalition representing world’s wine and spirits producers share strong opposition HARRISBURG – A vote by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) to create a new fee on wine […]
Read MoreSpirits Canada Analysis: Removal of U.S. Spirits from Canadian Stores in Retaliation to U.S. Trade Dispute Resulted in Sharp Sales Decline of U.S. Products and Total Spirits Sales
Removal of U.S. Spirits from Canadian Stores in Retaliation to U.S. Trade Dispute Resulted in Sharp Sales Decline of U.S. Products, Canadian Products and Total Spirits Sales U.S. spirits sales tumbled […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement in Response to the EU Including American Whiskey and other U.S. Spirits on its Proposed Retaliatory Tariff List
“The suspension of the EU’s 25% retaliatory tariff on American Whiskey, rum, brandy and vodka over the last three years has allowed U.S. distillers to begin rebuilding their presence in […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement in Response to President Trump’s August 1 Deadline for a 30% Tariff on the EU and Mexico, and 35% Tariff on Canada
Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger Statement in Response to President Trump’s August 1 Deadline for a 30% Tariff on the EU and Mexico, and 35% Tariff on […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Applauds Senate Appropriations Committee for Passing Language to Close Farm Bill Loophole that Led to the Unregulated Proliferation of Intoxicating Hemp in U.S.
Language was included in the Agriculture Appropriations Bill The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today applauded the Senate Appropriations Committee for passing language to end the 2018 […]
Read MoreMore than 19,000 Spirits & Wine Enthusiasts Sign Petitions to President Trump Urging a Return to Reciprocal Zero-for-Zero Tariffs on Distilled Spirits & Wine Products
More than 19,000 supporters of the wine and spirits sectors raised concerns with the Trump administration over the impact of tariffs on small U.S. wineries and distilleries, as well as […]
Read MoreNevada Becomes 31st State to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Support of Local Businesses and Consumers
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed Assembly Bill 375, a bill to permanently allow cocktails to-go in the state, making Nevada the 31st state to make this consumer- and business-friendly measure […]
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