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DISCUS Statement on EU-U.S. Trade Discussions in Brussels – Nov. 24
Statement by Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger on Today’s EU and U.S. Trade Discussions in Brussels “Today’s U.S.–EU meetings are a promising sign of both governments’ commitment […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement on EU and UK Spirits Being Left Off the List of Tariff Modifications in the Administration’s Executive Order
Statement by Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger on EU and UK distilled spirits being left off the list of tariff modifications in the Administration’s Executive Order “Not including EU […]
Read MoreDISCUS Hosted Successful Trade Mission of U.S. Distilleries to India
DISCUS Hosted Successful Trade Mission of U.S. Distilleries to India Mumbai and New Delhi Events Showcase American Spirits WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) recently led […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement on Treasury Secretary Bessent’s Comments on Tariffs
Distilled Spirits Council President & CEO Chris Swonger statement regarding Treasury Secretary Bessent’s comment today that the Trump administration will make “substantial announcements” about tariffs on some commodities not grown […]
Read MoreDISCUS Hosted Successful Trade Mission of U.S. Distilleries to Europe
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Hosted Successful Trade Mission of U.S. Distilleries to Europe Events in Berlin and Paris Showcase American Spirits WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of […]
Read MoreDISCUS Outlines Key Foreign Trade Barriers Impacting the U.S. Spirits Sector in Report to USTR
Distilled Spirits Council Outlines Key Foreign Trade Barriers Impacting the U.S. Spirits Sector in Report to USTR Permanent Return to Zero-for-Zero Tariffs on Spirits Cited as Top Priority WASHINGTON – The Distilled […]
Read MoreDISCUS Statement on New U.S. Trade Agreements with Cambodia and Malaysia
Distilled Spirits Council Statement on New U.S. Trade Agreements with Cambodia and Malaysia We are encouraged by this positive development and urge the Administration to build on this progress by securing […]
Read MoreFinalists Announced for 2026 Distilled Spirits Council Innovation Showcase
Finalists Announced for 2026 Distilled Spirits Council Innovation Showcase WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced the six finalists selected for the 2026 Innovation […]
Read MoreAmerican Spirits Exports 2025 Mid-Year Report: U.S. Spirits Exports Decline Sharply in Second Quarter
American Spirits Exports 2025 Mid-Year Report: U.S. Spirits Exports Decline Sharply in Second Quarter Amid Rising Trade Tensions Exports Declined 9% Year-Over-Year in Second Quarter 2025 WASHINGTON — Following a banner year […]
Read MoreDISCUS Honors 43 Graduates of 2025 DISCUS Academy Leadership Certificate Programs
Distilled Spirits Council Honors 43 Graduates of 2025 DISCUS Academy Leadership Certificate Programs WASHINGTON — The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced the graduating classes of DISCUS Academy’s […]
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