DISCUS Statement in Response to President Trump’s Suspension on Imports from Mexico and Canada that Comply with USMCA

Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger Statement in Response to President Trump’s Suspension on Imports from Mexico and Canada that Comply with USMCA President Trump’s decision to suspend tariffs on […]

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Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Statement on U.S. Tariffs Imposed on Canada and Mexico

Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Statement on U.S. Tariffs Imposed on Canada and Mexico We urge President Trump to lift the tariffs on Mexican and Canadian distilled spirits and wine due […]

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Statement by DISCUS President & CEO Chris Swonger on Certain Canadian Provinces Removing American Spirits from LCBO Store Shelves

Statement by DISCUS President & CEO Chris Swonger on Certain Canadian Provinces Removing American Spirits from LCBO Store Shelves “It is extremely disheartening to hear that several Canadian provinces are […]

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DISCUS Statement in Response to the Imposition of U.S. Tariffs on Mexico and Canada 

Distilled Spirits Council President and CEO Chris Swonger Statement in Response to the Imposition of U.S. Tariffs on Mexico and Canada We greatly appreciate and support President Trump’s leadership to […]

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Annual Economic Briefing

The DISCUS Annual Economic Briefing is the spirits industry’s signature event for media and analysts that provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the spirits industry. The Briefing […]

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U.S.-India Agreement Results in Significant Tariff Reduction on Bourbon in World’s Largest Whiskey Market

U.S.-India Agreement Results in Significant Tariff Reduction on Bourbon in World’s Largest Whiskey Market  WASHINGTON – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today welcomed the announcement that India […]

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Statement by DISCUS President & CEO Chris Swonger in Response to the Announcement of India Reducing its Tariff on Bourbon

Statement Below by Chris Swonger, President and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, in Response to the Announcement of India Reducing its Tariff on Bourbon “We […]

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Bill to Allow 7-Day Spirits Sales in Mississippi Passes House, Heads to Senate for Consideration

Mississippi is one of only six states that still prohibits the retail sale of spirits on Sundays Today, the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) applauded the Mississippi […]

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Distilled Spirits Council Annual Economic Briefing: Spirits Industry Holds Steady in Market Share Amid Economic Challenges in 2024

Distilled Spirits Council Annual Economic Briefing: Spirits Industry Holds Steady in Market Share Amid Economic Challenges in 2024 The Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) reported today that U.S. spirits maintained its […]

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The Distilled Spirits Council Announces New Appointments to the 2025-2026 Craft Advisory Council  

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), America’s leading advocate for the distilled spirits industry, today announced new appointments to the 2025-2026 Craft Advisory Council. The council, made […]

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