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Trump Renews E.U. Tariff Threat, Recommending 50% Rate Starting June 1

President Trump upped the ante in trade negotiations with the European Union this morning, asserting that talks with the bloc are “going nowhere.” He says he’s now “recommending a straight 50% tariff on the European Union, starting on June 1.” Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 23, 2025

U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Announcement Expected

The U.S. has reached a new trade agreement with the U.K., according to a post from President Trump on his Truth Social platform. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 8, 2025

Most U.S. Tariffs Paused For 90 Days, Excluding China

Wine and spirits importers were granted a partial reprieve yesterday when President Trump announced a 90-day pause on most reciprocal tariffs that had been announced last week. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 10, 2025

Wine Spectator: Tariffs On Every Bottle Of Imported Wine

Every bottle of wine imported into the United States will be more expensive, if the tariffs announced last week by President Donald J. Trump continue as planned. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 8, 2025

Drinks Trade Urges Talks After U.S. Tariff Announcement

Drinks industry groups in the U.S. and abroad are urging negotiations aimed at defusing trade tensions following yesterday’s announcement of broad U.S. tariffs imposed on countries both large and small. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 3, 2025

E.U. Postpones American Whiskey Tariffs Until Mid-April

The European Union has pushed back retaliatory tariffs on American whiskies and other goods until mid-April, citing the need to refine the list of products subject to the levy. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 20, 2025

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