October 7th, 2020 The Honorable Robert E. Lighthizer United States Trade Representative Executive Office of the President 600 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20508 Valdis Dombrovskis Executive Vice-President European Commission Brussels, Belgium Dear Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis and Mr. Ambassador: The undersigned 18 U.S. and EU associations representing retailers, restaurants,...
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Joint Statement by International Beverage Alcohol Associations in Response to U.S. Tariffs
For Immediate Release: Oct. 18, 2019 NEWS STATEMENT Joint Statement by International Beverage Alcohol Associations in Response to U.S. Tariffs Imposed Today on Certain EU Distilled Spirits and Wines: We are united in our opposition to the imposition of tariffs and clear in our view that there are no...
Former ACSA President, Paul Hletko, Responds to Questions on Tariffs and Impact on Trade
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ACSA Comment on Drawback
September 17, 2018 Trade and Commercial Regulations Branch Regulations and Rulings Office of Trade U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 90 K Street NE, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229-1177 Re: USCBP-2018-0029 Dear Sir/Madam: I am writing on behalf of the American Craft Spirits Association, the only national trade group representing...
“W9” Stress Unity At First “Whisky Summit” In Louisville
July 26, 2018 – To show their unity, leaders of the nine major whisky trade organizations planted an American White Oak tree on the corner of 9th and Main Street outside the Frazier History Museum in downtown Louisville following their first-ever summit meeting. Even before the first shovel of...
W9 – Spirit of Collaboration Summit Decree
WHEREAS, In a spirit of camaraderie and collaboration, leaders of the world’s whiskey associations met today in Kentucky, the Birthplace of Bourbon, to discuss trade issues that threaten the growth of this iconic, international industry; and WHEREAS, Members at this historic gathering agree that the increasing success of global whiskey...
ACSA Trade Policy Statements
Trade Policy Statement for EU, Mexico, and Canada On behalf of our nation’s growing community of more than 1,700 craft spirits producers, the American Craft Spirits Association remains hopeful that the Administration will work with the E.U., Canada, Mexico, and other markets to ensure all American businesses, including craft...
