Tag Archive: Tariffs
Trade Groups Warn Of Job Losses If Imported Wine, Spirits Tariffs Move Forward
U.S. trade groups including the Distilled Spirits Council, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, The Wine Institute, and others are urging the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) not to impose tariffs on European Union spirits, wine, and non-alcoholic beer, all of which are included on a preliminary list of products targeted by the U.S. in its dispute with the E.U. over aircraft subsidies. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 6, 2019Wine Spectator: French Wine Could Be The Latest Trade War Target
A battle between the White House and the French government over a tax on big technology companies has President Donald Trump threatening to impose high tariffs on French wine. That has French vignerons nervous. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 31, 2019Scotch And Irish Whiskies Added To U.S. Tariff Targets
The number of imported drinks categories in the crosshairs of U.S. tariff threats keeps proliferating. Continue reading →
Posted in News on July 3, 2019News Briefs for June 10, 2019
•Basil Hayden’s Caribbean Reserve Rye, Macallan Estate, and Templeton Barrel Strength Straight Rye are among the new offerings featured in Whisky Advocate’s latest whiskey roundup. Continue reading →
Posted in News on June 10, 2019Industry Groups Speak Out Against New Proposed Tariffs On Imported Wine And Spirits, As U.S. Takes Aim At E.U., Mexico
Just days ago the U.S. reached new trade agreements with Canada and Mexico that were expected to ratchet down tariff tensions. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 31, 2019With Trade Deal, Canada And Mexico Expected To Lift U.S. Whiskey Tariffs
Following Friday’s announcement that the U.S. will lift its steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico, those two countries are expected to rescind their retaliatory levies on American whiskey, offering relief to U.S. producers whose exports have been hurt by the trade battle. Continue reading →
Posted in News on May 20, 2019
