Category Archives: Trade Agreements

France Trademarks Common Varietals, May Seek Royalties

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

This is simply not right;  France has approved a motion to trademark common grape names, such as Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. It’s expected the French will demand a small payment from non-French wineries to … Continue reading →

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47 Bev/Al Groups Urge End of Tariffs on Bev/Al

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Forty-seven U.S. associations representing all tiers of the beverage alcohol industry are marking National Agriculture Day with the launch of the Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition to advocate for the permanent removal of all EU, UK and U.S. tariffs on beverage … Continue reading →

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NABI Salutes 2 Women Breaking Glass Ceilings

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Two women of color have “broken the glass ceiling” and are occupying two of the most powerful trade policy positions in the world, notes Robert M. Tobiassen, president, National Association of Beverage Importers. Both Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World … Continue reading →

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Senate Confirms Katherine Tai as USTR

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The confirmation was praised by the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., which said it looks “forward to working with her to build back our key trading relationships, which will help restore important export markets and support American jobs. The immediate and … Continue reading →

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Trade Rep in ‘Holding Pattern’ in Aircraft Tariff Dispute

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said it won’t consider revisions to tariffs imposed of European products in the World Trade Organization dispute involving large civil aircraft subsidies. USTR noted that it had just revised the tariffs in January and, … Continue reading →

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Wine Institute Launches “Golden State of Mind” Campaign in International Markets

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Wine Institute‘s California Wine Export Program will invest $10 million in the next two years in a new global brand campaign and business strategy, showcasing California wine as a leader in sustainable winegrowing, innovation, and winemaking advancements while promoting the … Continue reading →

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