Tag Archives: European Union

First, Brexit, Next Frexit? The EU’s Plan to Gut the Bev/Al Industry

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

French wine executives are outraged over a report for the European Parliament that “aims, first and foremost, to prevent cancer.”  The report notes that while Europe accounts for a tenth of the world’s population “but a quarter of the world’s … Continue reading →

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U.S., EU Agree to End Retaliatory Tariffs in Aluminum, Steel Dispute

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The European Union and the U.S. agreed to return to zero-for-zero tariffs on distilled spirits,  ending a trade war that began during the Trump Administration.  The EU had been set to boost tariffs on various U.S. products — including American … 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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New EU Tariffs on U.S. Rum, Vodka, Brandy Seen Inflaming Tensions

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The European Union said it will impose tariffs of 25% on U.S. rum, brandy, vodka and vermouth as well as Boeing Co. aircraft. The move will  tensions around the Airbus and Boeing disputes and further damage the once-booming transatlantic drinks … Continue reading →

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Transatlantic Beverage Alcohol Associations Urge U.S. and EU to End Tariffs on Spirits and Wine

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Eighteen associations representing the U.S., European and UK beverage alcohol and related sectors sent a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the European Commission for Trade expressing their shared opposition to tariffs on wine, distilled spirits and beer … Continue reading →

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USTR, EU Urged to Roll Back Tariffs on Spirits and Wine

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Seventeen trade associations representing the U.S. and European beverage alcohol sectors called on the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and the European Commission “to remove the current tariffs on spirits and wine from the EU and UK, and American Whiskeys, … Continue reading →

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