Monthly Archives: November 2020

How U.S. Trade Policy May Change Under Biden

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

How would U.S. trade policy differ under Joe Biden, the presumptive President-elect? “I’ve been told that if you close your eyes, you might not be able to tell the difference” between the Biden and Trump trade agendas, Nasim Fussell, former … Continue reading →

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Will EU Impose New Tariffs on American Spirits Today?

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

U.S. distillers are worried about whether U.S. distilled spirits will be among the products on which the European Union will impose new tariffs Monday (11/9). The new tariffs were authorized three weeks ago by the World Trade Organization (BND 10/13), … Continue reading →

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Expect New Bar, Restaurants Closures; U.S. Passes 100,000 New Covid Cases in a Day

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

You can expect a new round of closures of bars and restaurants.  That’s because the U.S. recorded more than 100,000 new coronavirus cases for the first time yesterday.  And hospitalizations have topped 50,000 for the first time since August. The … Continue reading →

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North Coast Brewing Releases Old Rasputin in Cans

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The Fort Bragg, Calif., brewer said its Old Rasputin Imperial Stout will initially be released in four-pack boxes nationwide.   Old Rasputin has been brewed and distributed as one of North Coast Brewing’s core beer brands since it was launched in … Continue reading →

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Voters in 1 Penna. Town Approve Alcohol Sales

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The Dandy Mini Mart in Mehoopany, Pa., was able to get enough signatures on a petition to allow bev/al sales in town, and unofficial election results show 292 people voted yes, 156 voted no.

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Biden on Cusp of Victory; What’s Next for Tariffs, Taxes

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

As we went to press, Former Vice President Joe Biden appeared on the cusp of winning the Presidency, having defeated President Donald Trump in overnight election results from Wisconsin.  As we go to press, Biden has 264 Electoral College votes … Continue reading →

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