News Releases

Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger Statement in Response to the U.S. Spirits Sector Remaining on the Sidelines as U.S.-EU Finalize Framework of Trade Agreement “It is extremely […]

July 7, 2025
Joint statement – Mark Kent, Chief Executive of the Scotch Whisky Association, and Chris Swonger, President and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States said: “The President’s […]

Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger Statement in Response to the U.S.-EU Trade Agreement “This is great news for U.S. and EU relations and we greatly appreciate President Trump’s […]

July 7, 2025
Coalition representing world’s wine and spirits producers share strong opposition HARRISBURG – A vote by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) to create a new fee on wine […]

Removal of U.S. Spirits from Canadian Stores in Retaliation to U.S. Trade Dispute Resulted in Sharp Sales Decline of U.S. Products, Canadian Products and Total Spirits Sales U.S. spirits sales tumbled […]

“The suspension of the EU’s 25% retaliatory tariff on American Whiskey, rum, brandy and vodka over the last three years has allowed U.S. distillers to begin rebuilding their presence in […]

Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger Statement in Response to President Trump’s August 1 Deadline for a 30% Tariff on the EU and Mexico, and 35% Tariff on […]