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Wine Trade Groups Urge Zero-For-Zero Tariff Status In U.S.-E.U. Talks

Wine trade groups on both sides of the Atlantic continue to lobby for wine to be included in a list of products that will be exempted from the broader 15% tariffs that emerged from this weekend’s U.S.-E.U. trade deal. Continue reading →

Posted in News on July 29, 2025

Industry Groups Urging Trade Deal With The E.U.

After Friday’s threat of new 50% tariffs on all E.U. goods—and a subsequent delay which will halt the threatened levies until July 9—industry groups are urging renewed talks aimed at reducing tensions. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 27, 2025

Wine Trade Alliance Advises Halting Of E.U. Shipments Pending April Tariffs

The U.S. Wine Trade Alliance (USWTA), a coalition of industry players from all three tiers advocating against tariffs, is “strongly advising” its members to temporarily halt shipments from the European Union, as it believes the risk of heavy tariffs on E.U. wines and spirits beginning April 1 is too great to ignore. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 19, 2025

Trump Ups Ante On E.U. Drinks Tariffs, Threatening 200% Levy

With heightened tariffs looming on both sides of the Atlantic, wine and spirits players at all three tiers are bracing for increased costs and lower margins. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 13, 2025