Category Archives: DISCUS

DISCUS Issues Revised Edition of Fire Protection Manual

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today issued the fourth edition of the “Recommended Fire Protection Practices for Distilled Spirits Beverage

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U.S. Distillers Sales Rise 5.3% in 2019 to High, Gain More Share from Wine, Beer

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Distillers’ sales in the U.S. rose a record 5.3% last year to a record $29 billion, volumes rose 3.3% to a record 239 million cases, and market share advanced to 37.8% of the total

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DISCUS, SpiritsEurope Call for End to Tariff War

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

After EU tariffs were imposed on U.S. whiskey in 2018, U.S. whiskey exports to the European Union declined 29% between January and November 2019 (compared to

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Senate Passes USMCA Trade Pact, Sends Measure to Trump for Signature

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Chris Swonger, president/CEO, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., was jubilant in the wake of the action, said it will help ensure the continued growth of the U.S. spirits

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China Suspends Tariff Increases on U.S. Spirits, DISCUS Pleased

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

China’s retaliatory tariffs haven’t gone away.  But as part of the trade deal signed yesterday, China has agreed not to increase tariffs more, and that makes the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. very happy, as Chris Swonger, president/CEO, made … Continue reading →

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House Passes Tax Package Extending Craft Beverage Tax Relief

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The House of Representatives passed and sent to the Senate a bill that extends the Craft Beverage Modernization & Tax Reform Act (CMBTRA) for another year.  The measure, which provides

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