Category Archives: Trade Agreements

Total Wine, Pennsylvania, Oregon Liquor Stores Pull Russian Made Liquor

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The boycott of Russian-made bev/al products continued to spread.  Both private entities and government agencies acted to remove Russian products from store shelves and to show support for the embattled people of Ukraine, whose country has been invaded by Russia. … Continue reading →

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Stoli Group Denounces Russian Aggression

Posted on February 27, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Stoli Group, owners of Stoli Vodka, Elit Vodka and other brands, including Kentucky Owl, condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  In a statement it said it “unequivocally condemn(s) the military action in Ukraine and stand in support of the Ukrainian people. ” … Continue reading →

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Ohio, New Hampshire Govs. Pull Russian Vodka from State Stores

Posted on February 27, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The 487 liquor agencies Ohio were directed to pull “Green Mark Vodka” and “Russian Standard Vodka” from their shelves immediately. Gov. Mike DeWine (R)  also ordered the state’s Department of Commerce to cease the purchase and sale of all vodka … Continue reading →

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Wine Institute Endorses Ocean Shipping Reform Bill

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Wine Institute is supporting the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (H.R. 4996), introduced by Reps. John Garamendi (D-CA) and Dusty Johnson (R-ND)  The measure seeks to address delays and disruptions within the supply chain and ocean shipping industry by giving the Federal … Continue reading →

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U.S., UK Start Talks to Address Global Steel, Aluminum Excess

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The talks include the United States’ application of tariffs on imports from the United Kingdom under Section 232 and the UK’s retaliatory tariffs on certain U.S. exports to the UK. Both parties are committed to working towards an expeditious outcome … Continue reading →

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Japan Recognizes Bourbon, Tennessee Whiskey as Distinctive U.S. Products

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Japan is the 44th country to officially recognize “Bourbon” and “Tennessee Whiskey” as distinctive products of the United States, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) said.   “This recognition ensures that only Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey that are … Continue reading →

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