Category Archives: Trade Agreements

Trade Groups Urge Suspension of New U.S. Tariffs on Spirits and Wine

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

A coalition of 21 trade associations representing U.S., European Union, and United Kingdom wine, distilled spirits and related sectors said they are “extremely disappointed” with the imposition by the U.S. “of additional excessive tariffs on certain Cognacs, other brandies and … Continue reading →

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NABI Denounces USTR Tariff Move as ‘Reckless, Pouring Gasoline on the Fire’

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

“This is more than frustrating; it is reckless at this late day in the sunset of Ambassador Lighthizer’s tenure” as U.S. Trade Representative, said Robert M. Tobaissen, president, National Association of Beverage Importers. “Having failed to negotiate settlement of this … Continue reading →

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FDA Imposes $14,060 Fee for Producing Hand Sanitizer, USTR Slaps Tariffs on French Brandy

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

In what the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. described as a “shocking turn of events,” the Food & Drug Administration announced it was imposing a $14,000 fee on distilleries and other facilities that produced hand sanitizer during the Covid pandemic. The … Continue reading →

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UK to Suspend Tariffs from Boeing Dispute But Keep Tariffs on U.S. Steel

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The United Kingdom said it will suspend retaliatory tariffs resulting from the Boeing dispute, hoping the action will bring the U.S. to a reasonable settlement and show that the UK is serious about reaching a negotiated settlement. At the same … Continue reading →

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In Wake of China’s 200% Tariffs on Australian Wine, Parliamentarians Urge Citizens to Support Australia

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Members of parliaments from 19 countries around the world, including the U.S., have urged their citizens to “stand against authoritarian bullying” and drink Australian wine this month. It’s a response to tariff ranging from 107% to 200% imposed on Australian … Continue reading →

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Back Channel Negotiations Believed Under Way In Aircraft Tariff Dispute

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

European Commission published official notice it will increase tariffs on imports from the U.S. on $4 billion of goods including U.S. vermouth, raw distillates, rum, and vodka. National Association of Beverage Importers President Robert Tobiassen said he “believes that there … Continue reading →

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