Tag Archives: Chris Swonger

Senate Passes USMCA Trade Pact, Sends Measure to Trump for Signature

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Chris Swonger, president/CEO, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., was jubilant in the wake of the action, said it will help ensure the continued growth of the U.S. spirits

Posted in DISCUS, Spirits | Tagged | Comments Off on Senate Passes USMCA Trade Pact, Sends Measure to Trump for Signature

China Suspends Tariff Increases on U.S. Spirits, DISCUS Pleased

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

China’s retaliatory tariffs haven’t gone away.  But as part of the trade deal signed yesterday, China has agreed not to increase tariffs more, and that makes the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. very happy, as Chris Swonger, president/CEO, made … Continue reading →

Posted in DISCUS, Tariffs | Tagged | Comments Off on China Suspends Tariff Increases on U.S. Spirits, DISCUS Pleased

Tennessee Distillers Guild Signs On to DISCUS’s Spirits United Platform

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

“The Tennessee Distillers Guild represents some of the greatest and oldest spirits brands, and we couldn’t be prouder to have them join us as Spirits United partners to

Posted in Spirits | Tagged , | Comments Off on Tennessee Distillers Guild Signs On to DISCUS’s Spirits United Platform

What We’re Reading —

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Can Cocktails of Convenience Win Consumers Over? There was something new and unusual among the flights of whiskey and gin at this year’s American Craft Spirits Association tasting competition: coolers full of cans.

Posted in beer, Spirits, What We're Reading, Wine | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on What We’re Reading —

What We’re Reading —

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Liquor Taxes Could Go Up 400%, Thanks to Congressional Dysfunction “The anxiety level with these small distilleries is high,” said Chris Swonger, the chief executive of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.  (New York Times)   The Truth … Continue reading →

Posted in What We're Reading | Tagged | Comments Off on What We’re Reading —

US, Mexico, Canada Sign Deal Replacing North American Free Trade Pact; DISCUS, NABI, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Applaud Action

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

It’s a victory for President Donald Trump, who campaigned on a promise to replace or scrap the North American Free Trade

Posted in beer, DISCUS, National Association of Beverage Importers, Spirits, Wine | Tagged | Comments Off on US, Mexico, Canada Sign Deal Replacing North American Free Trade Pact; DISCUS, NABI, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Applaud Action