As a member of the Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition, the American Craft Spirits Association this week joined 56 other beverage alcohol associations and guilds in sending a letter to President Trump urging swift action to secure a fair, reciprocal trade agreement with the European Union. The letter emphasizes the...
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The Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition—which includes 55 organizations representing the entire three-tier chain of the U.S. alcohol industry, including the American Craft Spirits Association—has released the following statement in response to President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs announced on April 2: “As part of the administration’s America First trade policy,...
Statement on Tariffs from Margie A.S. Lehrman, CEO, ACSA On behalf of our community of more than 3,000 independent craft distilleries, the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) remains deeply concerned about the ongoing and expanding number of trade disputes, now with the EU, U.K., Canada, and Mexico. Our spirits have no...
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 12, 2024 — The following is a statement from Margie A.S. Lehrman, CEO of the American Craft Spirits Association, on the suit that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed against Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits related to illegal price discrimination: “The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) welcomes FTC’s efforts...
Volume 9.11 ACSA’s Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. Join us. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer Dear Friends in the Craft Spirits Community: Thank you. Grazie. Merci. Danke. Xie Xie. Arigato. Shukran. Spasibo. Obrigado. D’akujem. Gracias. As Thanksgiving...
Volume 9.10 ACSA’s Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. Join us. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer Dear Friends in the Craft Spirits Community: I love Costco. It meets so many of my needs, finding “treasures” I was unaware...
Annual Direct-to-Consumer Spirits Shipping Report from Sovos and ACSA underscores an immediate need to expand shipping laws to meet demand and boost spirit sales ATLANTA, OCTOBER 23, 2024 – A new report released today by global tax compliance technology leader Sovos and the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) highlights...
Volume 9.9 ACSA’s Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. Join us. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer Dear Friends in the Craft Spirits Community: As we step into fall, there’s no better time to reflect on the joy and...
Volume 9.8 ACSA’s Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. Join us. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer Dear Friends in our Craft Spirits Community: What happened to the lazy, hazy days of summer? Somehow, they escaped the team of...
Volume 9.7 ACSA’s Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. Join us. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer Dear Friends in our Craft Spirits Community: As another month comes to a close and I glance at the calendar, it’s hard...
Volume 9.6 ACSA’s Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. Join us. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer Dear Friends in our Craft Spirits Community: The National Conference of State Liquor Administrators—a highly energetic, engaging group of state and federal...
The American Craft Spirits Association and a coalition of other groups representing the beverage alcohol sector today urged the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) to ensure a fair and transparent process in developing the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs). In a letter to HHS...
Volume 9.5 ACSA’s Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. Join us. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer Dear Friends in our Craft Spirits Community: One of my favorite distillers (and I have many) recently told me about an app...
Volume 9.4 ACSA’s Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. Join us. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer Dear Friends in our Craft Spirits Community: If you turn on the television or follow social media, and you’re in a market...
Volume 9.3 ACSA’s Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. Join us. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer Dear Friends in our Craft Spirits Community: One should feel perpetual happiness in Washington, D.C., this month amongst the cherry blossoms. Walking...
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