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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EU Suspends Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Spirits Through February 2026
On Monday, the European Union announced a six-month suspension of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports, including distilled spirits, wine, and used barrels, which was originally set to take effect this summer. The suspension is effective immediately and will remain in place through February 5, 2026. Tariffs on used barrels were scheduled to take effect on August 7,...
Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Statement on ‘Liberation Day’ Announcement
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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,...
Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Statement on U.S. Tariffs Imposed on Canada and Mexico
The Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition—which includes 52 organizations representing the entire three-tier chain of the U.S. alcohol industry, including the American Craft Spirits Association—has released the following statement on tariffs imposed on Canada and Mexico: We urge President Trump to lift the tariffs on Mexican and Canadian distilled spirits and wine...
Toasts Not Tariffs Letter to President Biden
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: June 9, 2021 On behalf of the Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition, we are writing in advance of your upcoming meeting with Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the sidelines of the G-7...
