News Releases

July 01, 2026

Statement by Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger on the EU’s Implementation of the Turnberry Agreement We see this as a very encouraging development. The approval of the agreement […]

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June 17, 2026

Distilled Spirits Council Sends Letter to USTR Urging Expanded Market Access for U.S. Spirits in India Ahead of Trade Talks WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) […]

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June 16, 2026

Distilled Spirits Council Leads Successful U.S. Distillery Trade Mission to East Asia Tokyo and Taipei Events Showcase American Spirits WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) […]

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June 10, 2026

Robinson Brown IV and Joe Fortune Elected Chair and Vice Chair of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States […]

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May 26, 2026

Governor Moore signs legislation permanently allowing cocktails to-go in the county following their expiration in June 2023  Today, Governor Wes Moore (D‑Md.) signed HB 121 and SB 72, legislation that […]

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May 06, 2026

Distilled Spirits Council President & CEO Chris Swonger Testifies Before USTR Committee on Tariffs, Urges Spirits Exemptions to Protect U.S. Jobs and Exports WASHINGTON – Distilled Spirits Council of the […]

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April 30, 2026

Statement by Chris Swonger, Distilled Spirits Council President & CEO in response to President Trump’s post on Truth Social regarding lifting the 10% tariff on whisky: “We are thrilled to see President Trump’s […]

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