Category Archives: DISCUS

Spirits Council, Wine Institute Applaud NAFTA Accord

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

The U.S., Canada and Mexico reached an agreement on a new, modernized free trade agreement to succeed the 24-year-old North

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China’s 25% Tariffs Seen Damaging U.S. Spirits Industry

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

The Distilled Spirits Council warned China’s just-imposed 25% tariffs – a response to U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods imposed earlier

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Spirits Council to Promote Moderation at Whisky Live Events

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council and Whisky Live USA will provide adult consumers attending Whiskey Live events in six cities with an Alcohol and Moderation fact sheet as they enter the tasting events in

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Spirits Snags Share from Beer as Distiller Sales Rise 4%

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

August A. Busch III hated distilled spirits, fighting tooth and nail against any move to improved the odds that a single extra bottle of spirits would be sold.

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Anchorage Rejects 10% Alcohol Tax Increase

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council applauded the Anchorage Municipal Assembly for voting against a 5% alcohol tax increase, which with escalators would have grown to 10% over the next four years, as well

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Top Bev/Al Lobbyists Urge Inclusion of Craft Bill in Tax Law

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

In a letter to the top members of the House Ways & Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee, the Beer Institute, Brewers Association, Wine Institute, Wine America, Distilled Spirits Council and American Craft Spirits Association urged the Craft Beverage … Continue reading →

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