DISCUS Statement in Response to the EU Including American Whiskey and other U.S. Spirits on its Proposed Retaliatory Tariff List

“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 […]

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DISCUS Statement in Response to President Trump’s August 1 Deadline for a 30% Tariff on the EU and Mexico, and 35% Tariff on Canada

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 […]

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Distilled Spirits Council Applauds Senate Appropriations Committee for Passing Language to Close Farm Bill Loophole that Led to the Unregulated Proliferation of Intoxicating Hemp in U.S.

Language was included in the Agriculture Appropriations Bill The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today applauded the Senate Appropriations Committee for passing language to end the 2018 […]

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More than 19,000 Spirits & Wine Enthusiasts Sign Petitions to President Trump Urging a Return to Reciprocal Zero-for-Zero Tariffs on Distilled Spirits & Wine Products

More than 19,000 supporters of the wine and spirits sectors raised concerns with the Trump administration over the impact of tariffs on small U.S. wineries and distilleries, as well as […]

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Nevada Becomes 31st State to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Support of Local Businesses and Consumers

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed Assembly Bill 375, a bill to permanently allow cocktails to-go in the state, making Nevada the 31st state to make this consumer- and business-friendly measure […]

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Distilled Spirits Council Applauds Language to End Farm Bill Loophole that Led to the Unregulated Proliferation of Intoxicating Hemp in U.S.

Council urged committee members to ensure language is kept during markup The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today applauded the inclusion of language in the FY26 Agriculture […]

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Vermont Becomes 30th State to Make Cocktails To-Go Permanent in Support of Local Businesses and Consumers

Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed H.339, a bill to permanently allow cocktails to-go in the state in support of local businesses and adult consumers, late yesterday evening. The temporary measure […]

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DISCUS Statement in Response to President Trump’s Call for a 50% Tariff on EU Imports Starting June 1

Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger Statement  in Response to President Trump’s Call for a 50% Tariff on EU Imports Starting June 1 “We urge the U.S. and […]

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Distilled Spirits Council Issues Industry’s First Major Best Practice Guide on Visitor Safety & Site Security

Free DISCUS Academy webinar on new guide scheduled for June 11 The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced the release of its new Visitor Safety & […]

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Distilled Spirits Council Awarded $1.03 Million From USDA to Launch 2025 Market Access Program Plan and Expand Export Opportunities for U.S. Distillers

2025 Export Promotions Support U.S. Distillers in Navigating Challenging Trade Environment  The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced it has been awarded $1,032,601 by the U.S. […]

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