U.S. and E.U. Reach Deal to Suspend Drinks Tariffs for Five Years
The U.S. and E.U. have agreed to suspend tariffs on wine and spirits for five years as the result of negotiations about the long-running airline dispute. Tariffs imposed by the U.S. had previously hit still wine, scotch whisky, single malt whiskey from Northern Ireland, liqueurs, and brandy. The deal suspends all tariffs on drinks involved in the dispute, including tariffs imposed by the E.U. on U.S. rum, brandy and vodka.
Chris Swonger, president and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council, welcomed the news, but called on the E.U. and U.K. to drop tariffs on American whiskeys that were imposed in retaliation for U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum.
“Until steps are taken to permanently remove these tariffs on American whiskeys, the United States’ largest spirits export category will remain at a serious competitive disadvantage in our two most important export markets,” he said.
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