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Graham's Russian Sanctions Bill Would Give Trump New Tariff Powers

For the first time, Congress would authorize the use of tariffs as a geopolitical weapon under sweeping legislation aimed at squeezing's Russia's war economy that targets the top five buyers of Russian oil and gas that was introduced Monday in the Senate. Twelve Senators of both

Whiskey Assn. Backs Call for USTR Probe into Canadian Boycott of American Alcohol

Saying "Congressional attention to Canadian provincial restrictions on American alcoholic beverages is both timely and warranted," Michael Bilell0, president, American Whiskey Association, said the trade group "appreciates" Rep. Claudia Tenney's call for the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate Canadian provincial restrictions on American

Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine and champagne over digital tax

President Trump has returned to a threat he has repeatedly used against France – a 100% tariff on French wine and champagne unless France abolishes its digital services tax on technology companies. French President Emmanuel Macron replied France won't bow to pressure from Trump and scrap its digital services

Swonger: Preserve Open Markets in UK, EU to Increase Exports, Add Jobs

To increase U.S. exports and create good-paying American jobs across the hospitality sector: * exempt distilled spirits from any current or future tariffs; * preserve open markets such as the EU and UK; * swiftly implementing recently secured trade agreements; and * pursue new agreements in priority export markets "will support

King Charles Rang Trump's Bell and a 10% Tariff on Scotch Whisky Was Lifted

The announcement on President Trump's Truth Scoail channel was simple: Chris Swonger, president, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.,quickly responded, saying DISCUS was "thrilled" and thanked President Trump "for his leadership on this issue. "The removal of the 10% tariff on UK

Trade Rep Urged to Support Hospitality Sector

Trade Rep Urged to Support Hospitality Sector

The Trump Administration was urged to take a number of actions to support the struggling U.S. hospitality sector by: * exempting wine and distilled spirits from any current or future tariffs; * securing fair and reciprocal trade with the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) among others; * securing new market

American Whiskey 'Not in Structural Decline,' But Needs Stable Policy: Bilello

Since "Liberation Day," when President Trump began imposing tariffs on a global basis, American whiskey producers have continued to navigate a difficult landscape marked by trade friction, retaliatory pressures, market uncertainty, and uneven conditions in key export markets, said Michael Bilello, President/CEO, American Whiskey Association.. While the