Category Archives: Tariffs

WTO Panel to Review China Tariff’s on Australia Wine

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The World Trade Organization‘s Dispute Resolution Body agreed to establish a panel to examine China’s imposition of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imported wine from Australia. It was the second time Australia sought a panel to examine China’s imposition of anti-dumping … Continue reading →

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Industry to Biden: Secure Immediate Suspension of EU, UK 25% Tariffs on American Whiskeys

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

While the U.S., UK and EU have suspended tariffs related to the Boeing-Airbus dispute, U.S. whiskeys are still subject to a separate 25% tariff in a dispute over steel and aluminum, and a coalition of 50 associations representing the entire … Continue reading →

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As U.S. Marks National Bourbon Month, DISCUS Calls for End to Retaliatory Tariffs

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

September is National Bourbon Heritage Month, and Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. marked the occasion, noting that consumer interest in the category has soared in recent years. In 2020, more than 28 million 9-liter cases of American Whiskey were sold in … Continue reading →

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Toasts Not Tariffs Applauds Progress in Boeing-Airbus Dispute

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The 50 trade associations that make up the Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition called the five-year tariff suspensions announced earlier this week “tremendous progress. “Securing a long-term tariff suspension in this dispute provides U.S., EU and UK producers, importers, exporters, and … Continue reading →

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US, EU Lawmakers Back End of Wine Tariffs

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Thirty-five members of the U.S. House and Senate and 50 members of the European Parliament signed a “common statement” urging the European Union and the US to resolve current trade disputes, to stop any related retaliatory action against wine exports, … Continue reading →

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NABI: Harm from Retaliatory Tariffs Becoming Readily Apparent

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

National Association of Beverage Importers President Robert M. Tobiassen highlighted the ever-growing number of signatories to statements opposing these punitive tariffs on unrelated products since before the imposition of the Airbus dispute tariffs in October 2019, and the steel and … Continue reading →

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