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Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Statement on Reports of U.S.-EU Talks on Proposed Tariffs on Spirits and Wine
Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Statement on Reports of U.S.-EU Talks on Proposed Tariffs on Spirits and Wine “We are encouraged by reports that EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement in Response to President Trump’s Threat of a 200% Tariff on EU Spirits
Below is a statement by Chris Swonger, Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO: “The U.S.-EU spirits sector was the model for fair and reciprocal trade, having zero-for-zero tariffs from 1997 […]
Read MoreBills to Allow Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails to be Sold Alongside Beer and Wine Introduced in Texas Senate and House
Commonsense bills will enhance consumer choice, support tens of thousands of Texas businesses and increase state revenues Texans for Market Freedom , a coalition working to modernize Texas’ outdated alcohol beverage laws, welcomed the […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger Statement in Response to the EU’s Announcement to Reimpose Tariffs on American Whiskey
Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger Statement in Response to the EU’s Announcement to Reimpose Tariffs on American Whiskey For the past three years that the EU’s 25% tariff on American […]
Read MoreLydia Parnes and Ben Chandler Appointed to the Outside Advisory Board of the DISCUS Code of Responsible Practices for Beverage Alcohol Advertising and Marketing
Lydia Parnes and Ben Chandler Appointed to the Outside Advisory Board of the DISCUS Code of Responsible Practices for Beverage Alcohol Advertising and Marketing WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Distilled Spirits Council […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement in Response to President Trump’s Suspension on Imports from Mexico and Canada that Comply with USMCA
Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger Statement in Response to President Trump’s Suspension on Imports from Mexico and Canada that Comply with USMCA President Trump’s decision to suspend tariffs on […]
Read MoreToasts Not Tariffs Coalition Statement on U.S. Tariffs Imposed on Canada and Mexico
Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Statement on U.S. Tariffs Imposed on Canada and Mexico We urge President Trump to lift the tariffs on Mexican and Canadian distilled spirits and wine due […]
Read MoreStatement by DISCUS President & CEO Chris Swonger on Certain Canadian Provinces Removing American Spirits from LCBO Store Shelves
Statement by DISCUS President & CEO Chris Swonger on Certain Canadian Provinces Removing American Spirits from LCBO Store Shelves “It is extremely disheartening to hear that several Canadian provinces are […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement in Response to the Imposition of U.S. Tariffs on Mexico and Canada
Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger Statement in Response to the Imposition of U.S. Tariffs on Mexico and Canada We greatly appreciate and support President Trump’s leadership to […]
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 […]
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