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Importers, Wholesalers, Retailers Warn Against Potential Tariffs On Tequila

President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to enact tariffs on Mexico and Canada could have a significant impact on the beverage alcohol industry in the U.S., with a 25% tariff on Mexican goods potentially costing American 14,000 jobs and $2.5 billion in economic activity, according to an estimate from John Dunham and Associates commissioned by the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA). Continue reading →

Industry Groups React To Trump Tariff Plans

As we reported yesterday, President-elect Trump’s threatened 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods could create a precarious situation in the spirits industry next year, with Tequila, one of the hottest categories in wine and spirits, set to be impacted. Continue reading →

WSWA Sees On-Premise Lagging In Recent Months

The wine and spirits market will continue to face challenging conditions over the next 12 months, according to projections from WSWA’s SipSource data and analytics bureau. Continue reading →

WSWA Sees “Affordable Luxury” Driving Spirits Trends Into 2025

The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America’s SipSource data tracker forecasts that consumers will continue to shift to spirits brands in the “affordable luxury” segment—mainly in the $18-$25 and $25-$50 price bands—amid challenging conditions for the industry. Continue reading →

WSWA Urges Biden To Intervene To End Port Strike

Trade Groups Adopt Principles For Marketing Crossover Alcohol Products

The WSWA, DISCUS, FMI-The Food Industry Association, and the National Association of Convenience Stores have issued a joint statement affirming their commitment to responsible marketing and merchandising of crossover alcohol products, i.e. drinks that share branding with non-alcoholic products. Continue reading →