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U.S.-India Agreement Results in Significant Tariff Reduction on Bourbon in World’s Largest Whiskey Market
U.S.-India Agreement Results in Significant Tariff Reduction on Bourbon in World’s Largest Whiskey Market WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today welcomed the announcement that India […]
Read MoreStatement by DISCUS President & CEO Chris Swonger in Response to the Announcement of India Reducing its Tariff on Bourbon
Statement Below by Chris Swonger, President and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, in Response to the Announcement of India Reducing its Tariff on Bourbon “We […]
Read MoreBill to Allow 7-Day Spirits Sales in Mississippi Passes House, Heads to Senate for Consideration
Mississippi is one of only six states that still prohibits the retail sale of spirits on Sundays Today, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) applauded the Mississippi […]
Read MoreDistilled Spirits Council Annual Economic Briefing: Spirits Industry Holds Steady in Market Share Amid Economic Challenges in 2024
Distilled Spirits Council Annual Economic Briefing: Spirits Industry Holds Steady in Market Share Amid Economic Challenges in 2024 The Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) reported today that U.S. spirits maintained its […]
Read MoreThe Distilled Spirits Council Announces New Appointments to the 2025-2026 Craft Advisory Council
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), America’s leading advocate for the distilled spirits industry, today announced new appointments to the 2025-2026 Craft Advisory Council. The council, made […]
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 “This retaliation targeting American spirits is extremely disappointing and counterproductive. Taking […]
Read MoreJoint Statement by the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., the Chamber of the Tequila Industry, and Spirits Canada on Tariffs on Imports from Canada and Mexico
“Our associations are committed to working collaboratively with all stakeholders to explore solutions that prevent potential tariffs on distilled spirits. We are deeply concerned that U.S. tariffs on imported spirits […]
Read MoreToasts Not Tariffs Coalition Sends Letter to President Trump Urging Exclusion of Spirits & Wines from Any New or Universal Tariffs
Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Sends Letter to President Trump Urging Exclusion of Spirits & Wines from Any New or Universal Tariffs WASHINGTON – The Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition , a group of 52 associations representing the entire […]
Read MoreStateside Brands, Owner of Popular Ready-to-Drink Product Surfside, Joins Distilled Spirits Council as a Director Member
Stateside Brands, Owner of Popular Ready-to-Drink Product Surfside, Joins Distilled Spirits Council as a Director Member WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) announced today that […]
Read MoreMontgomery County Expands Sale of Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
County’s Alcohol Beverage Services will expand RTD access to private retailers in the county making these products available in more outlets for adult consumers Today, the Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage […]
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