Category Archives: DISCUS

Distillers Relieved By Tariff End for Canada, Mexico

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The Trump Administration brought joy to U.S. distillers when it lifted import taxes on Canadian and Mexican steel and aluminum

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Spirits Council Urges Conn. Solons Reject 10% Bev/Al Tax Increase

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council today called on the Connecticut legislature to reject the budget proposal by the state Joint Finance, Revenue

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U.S., UK Act to Protect Wine, Spirits Trade During Brexit

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

U.S. and UK officials agreed to continue recognition of the names “Scotch whisky,” “Irish whisky,” “Tennessee whisky,” “Bourbon

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Spirits Council Urges End to Retaliatory Tariffs for Mexico, Canada

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council is one of 46 signatories on a letter to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and U.S. Trade Representative

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Recreational Marijuana Sales Not Hurting Bev/Al: Spirits Council

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

“Simply put, data show there has been no impact on spirits sales from recreational marijuana legalization,” said Distilled Spirits Council Chief Economist David Ozgo.

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Chris Swonger to Head Distilled Spirits Council, FAAR

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.Org) have named Chris R. Swonger, a long-time government affairs executive and industry veteran, the president and CEO of both organizations.

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