Category Archives: Trade Agreements

Forget All the Paris Accord Hysteria. It’s a Phony Deal

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Joel Whitaker

“No country is required by this agreement to do anything except what that country decided to do for itself.”  That’s not some right-wing nut talking.  That’s John Kerry, President Obama’s secretary of state, who negotiated the agreement on the CBS … Continue reading →

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EU Spirits Exports Top $11.08 Billion; Impact of Brexit Uncertain

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

After a small decrease in 2014, European Union spirits bounced back in 2015 with export sales reaching over €10 billion ($11.08 billion), SpiritsEurope said.  This positive performance makes a significant contribution to EU economies in creating growth and jobs.  However, … Continue reading →

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Analysis: In the Wake of Brexit, Time for ‘Responsible Nationalism?’

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

An autographed picture of Ronald Reagan hangs in my living room, and I proudly supported his 1980 election and 1984 re-election.  So I was surprised to read this morning in The New York Times that Reagan was a supporter of … Continue reading →

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NABI’s Bill Earle: Short Term, U.S. Importers Can Make Quick Profit; NABI Will Support TTB Proposal

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Bill Earle, president, National Association of Beverage Importers, while noting that it is far to early to see the full impact of the vote, told Kane’s Beverage News Daily one immediate impact is that beverage importers will, at least for … Continue reading →

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TransPacific Trade Pact Impact Seen as Positive For U.S.Bev/Al Producers, Minimal for the Overall Economy

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

The TransPacific Partnership agreement will have almost no impact on the overall U.S. economy.  But it will have significant benefits for U.S. wine and spirits producers. That’s the gist of a new report by the International Trade Commission. “The overall impact of the … Continue reading →

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France’s President: ‘We Won’t Sacrifice’ to Get a Trade Deal with U.S.

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Any thoughts that France would be willing to let U.S. companies use “Champagne” or “Roquefort” on their labels in a future trade deal were dashed yesterday by France’s president. Never, said President François Hollande.  He previously had warned France would … Continue reading →

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