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US, EU Reach a ‘Truce’ in Boeing/Airbus Dispute, But 25% Tariffs on American Whiskies Remain

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The European Union agreed to suspend for five years the 25% tariffs on U.S. rum, brandy and vodka imposed in November 2020 as part of the Boeing/Airbus dispute. In return, the U.S. agreed to suspend for five years the 25% … Continue reading →

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EU to Suspend Increase in Tariffs on American Whiskey Pending Talks on Steel/AluminumDisputes

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The U.S. and the European Union this morning announced the start of talks to resolve the issue of global excess capacity in the steel and aluminum industries and said they “agreed to avoid changes in issues “that negatively affect bilateral … Continue reading →

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As USTR Testifies, NABI Finds Hope for Airbus/Boeing Tariff Resolution

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

In listing her early successes as the new U.S. Trade Representative, the first one Katherine Tai mentioned was the the four-month suspensions of the Airbus/Boeing tariffs with the EU and UK. Robert M. Tobiassen, president, National Association of Beverage Importers, said this … 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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