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Why Wine Institute Opposed American Wine Bill

A California bill that would have required wines labeled “American” and sold, made or marketed in California to contain 100% United States-grown grapes, is dead for the 2025-26 legislative session. The California Association of Winegrape Growers had sought the legislation because large wineries, based in California, were importing

DISCUS Urges Trade Rep to Prioritize Market Access for Spirits in India

When India lowered its tariff on bottled bourbon to 100% from 150% thanks to President Trump, exports of U.S. bottled Bourbon to India increased by nearly 22% compared to the previous year. But significant obstacles still remain, the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., said in a letter

Tokyo, Taipei Events Showcase American Spirits

Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) recently led an American spirits trade mission of 18 U.S. distilleries to Tokyo and Taiwan, featuring events in two of East Asia’s most dynamic spirits markets. The June 1–5 mission was part of DISCUS’ “Discover U.S. Spirits” campaign

Scotland's First Minister Visits Independent Stave Co. in Kentucky

Scotland's First Minister Visits Independent Stave Co. in Kentucky

John Swinney, Scotland's First Minister, the head of its government, visited Independent Stave Co.'s Kentucky Cooperage and Kentucky Bourbon Barrel in Lebanon, Ky., Tuesday. Independent Stave Company, a fourth-generation, family-owned business with more than 110 years of history. Its new and used cooperage operations

Congressmen Ask Ontario Premier to Permit Sale of American Wine

Reps. Mike Thompson, Jimmy Panetta and David Valadao led a bipartisan coalition of 14 California lawmakers in asking Québec Premier Christine Fréchette to remove the current restrictions barring the importation and sale of American wine in Québec. The lawmakers highlighted the United States’ extended history of close collaboration with Québec

Canada Tells U.S., Mexico It Wants Trade Deal Renewed

Canada has officially told the U.S. and Mexico it was the free trade deal between the three countries renewed when it comes up for review on July 1. After meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greet, Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said he presented proposals reponding to "long-

Calif. Vintners Call for U.S., Canada to Resolve Trade Dispute

Restoring access to the Canadian market was the central focus of three days of meetings with federal lawmakers, administration officials and Canadian provincial representatives for a delegation of senior winery owners, winemakers and executives from 14 California wineries during. Wine Institute’s 41st annual Washington Meeting. Until last year, Canada