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DISCUS Leads Trade Promotion for U.S. Distillers in Poland, Germany

Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) concluded a series of trade promotion events in Poland and Germany to expand opportunities for U.S. spirits producers and strengthen the presence of American distilled spirits in European markets. DISCUS conducted these promotions through its partnership with the U.S. Department

Counting on Increased Sales to Britain? Think Again.

British households have a negative savings ratio after subtracting mandatory pension contributions, according to an analysis by ING Economics. The fact the British are consistently spending more than they earn has significant implications on three levels. First. it suggests UK consumers are significantly more vulnerable to the mounting energy crisis

Congressman Calls for Action on Imported Wine, Expanded Access to Bigger Markets

Rep. James Gallagher (D-Callif.) called on U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to address trade and regulatory policies putting California winegrape growers at a disadvantage as the industry faces declining domestic consumption and continued uncertainty in international markets. In a letter to Ambassador Greer, Gallagher raised concerns from California

EU Wine Export Value Falls 13% in 1st 4 Months

Wine exports from the European Union’s 27 member states remain firmly in decline, extending a downturn that has persisted since the start of the year, new preliminary Eurostat data reviewed through April 2026 confirms. According to the analysis, published by wine industry news outlet inGrapes, the total value of

Will Canada Be Punished for Banning U.S. Alcohol?

That's the question The Drinks Business asked Tuesday as it reported on the introduction of the Combating Attacks on our National Alcoholic Drinks by Allies (CANADA) Act by Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY). The short answer is – No. At least not in the long run. The bill calls

Calif. Wineries to Meet July 21 to Rethink Global Exports

If there's one industry that's been hurt more than others by President Trump it's wine. After all, it was Trump's tariffs along with his repeated threats to "make Canada the 51st state" that led the provinces,who heavily control alcohol

Canada Faces Unfair Trade Probe for Provincial Bans on U.S. Alcohol

U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) introduced legislation directing the U.S. Trade Representative to initiate a Section 301 investigation into the Canadian provinces’ discriminatory restrictions on the importation and distribution of American alcoholic beverages through provincial liquor boards. The legislation requires the U.S. Trade Representative to begin