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DISCUS Statement on the U.S.-India Framework for an Interim Trade Agreement
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 […]
Read MoreAnnual Economic Briefing
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 […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Annual Economic Briefing 2025
Distilled Spirits Council Annual Economic Briefing: Spirits Maintain Market Share Lead Amid Challenging U.S. Market and Global Trade Tensions Spirits ready-to-drink cocktails remain top spirits category with impressive 16.4% sales […]
Read MoreScience Over Bias Coalition Statement on Alcohol Guidance in the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Science Over Bias Coalition Statement on Alcohol Guidance in the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Washington, D.C. (Jan. 7, 2025) – A broad coalition of the nation’s agriculture, beverage and hospitality […]
Read More21,000 Hospitality Industry Supporters Sign Petition to President Trump Urging Removal of Tariffs on EU and UK Spirits & Wine
21,000 Hospitality Industry Supporters Sign Petition to President Trump Urging Removal of Tariffs on EU and UK Spirits & Wine Signers Call for Swift Action to Restore Decades of Fair […]
Read MoreDISCUS Launches Axios Ad Campaign to Sound Alarm on Harmful Spirits Tariffs
DISCUS Launches Axios Ad Campaign to Sound Alarm on Harmful Spirits Tariffs WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) has launched a holiday-themed ad campaign on Axios to spotlight the […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement on EU-U.S. Trade Discussions in Brussels – Nov. 24
Statement by Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger on Today’s EU and U.S. Trade Discussions in Brussels “Today’s U.S.–EU meetings are a promising sign of both governments’ commitment […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement on EU and UK Spirits Being Left Off the List of Tariff Modifications in the Administration’s Executive Order
Statement by Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger on EU and UK distilled spirits being left off the list of tariff modifications in the Administration’s Executive Order “Not including EU […]
Read MoreDISCUS Hosted Successful Trade Mission of U.S. Distilleries to India
DISCUS Hosted Successful Trade Mission of U.S. Distilleries to India Mumbai and New Delhi Events Showcase American Spirits WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) recently led […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement on Treasury Secretary Bessent’s Comments on Tariffs
Distilled Spirits Council President & CEO Chris Swonger statement regarding Treasury Secretary Bessent’s comment today that the Trump administration will make “substantial announcements” about tariffs on some commodities not grown […]
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