Governor Moore signs legislation permanently allowing cocktails to-go in the county following their expiration in June 2023 Today, Governor Wes Moore (D‑Md.) signed HB 121 and SB 72, legislation that […]
Distilled Spirits Council President & CEO Chris Swonger Testifies Before USTR Committee on Tariffs, Urges Spirits Exemptions to Protect U.S. Jobs and Exports WASHINGTON – Distilled Spirits Council of the […]
Statement by Chris Swonger, Distilled Spirits Council President & CEO in response to President Trump’s post on Truth Social regarding lifting the 10% tariff on whisky: “We are thrilled to see President Trump’s […]
USDA Awards Distilled Spirits Council $900K to Expand Export Opportunities for U.S. Distillers Across the Globe WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced it was […]
Initiative honors the enduring role of distilled spirits in American history and culture As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) […]
Group urged USTR for exemption of wine and spirits products from Section 301 tariffs The Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition, representing 58 associations across the three-tier U.S. alcohol industry and related […]
2025 DISCUS American Spirits Exports Report: U.S. Spirits Exports Decline 3.8% in 2025 Amid Ongoing Trade Friction Removal from Canadian Shelves, Drop in American Whiskey Exports to EU Contributing Factors […]
