Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Statement on Reports of U.S.-EU Talks on Proposed Tariffs on Spirits and Wine
“We are encouraged by reports that EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick will discuss the proposed escalation of tariffs on U.S. and EU spirits and wine tomorrow. This dialogue is a positive step towards resolving trade tensions and finding mutually beneficial solutions.
“These proposed tariffs pose significant threats to businesses and employees on both sides of the Atlantic and will harm farmers, waitstaff, bartenders, truck drivers and retail workers while also depriving consumers of products they know and enjoy.
“We urge the U.S. and EU to refrain from imposing these tariffs and to engage in negotiations to resolve the underlying trade issues on steel and aluminum.”
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The Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition is a group of 54 associations representing the entire three-tier chain of the U.S. alcohol industry and related industries.
Contact: Lisa Hawkins, Distilled Spirits Council: Lisa.Hawkins@distilledspirits.org