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Relighting a passion: wine and America on a milestone anniversary
As the US celebrates its 250th anniversary this weekend, where does wine fit into the national mood? Karen MacNeil argues that Americans should take the chance to embrace a longstanding and unique wine culture. The post Relighting a passion: wine and America on a milestone anniversary appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Karen MacNeil1 viewnewsamericaamerica250come-over-octobercommentkaren-macneill - news
Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on French Wine and Champagne, Macron Resists
Hours before taking off for France to attend a summit with other world leaders, United States President Donald Trump threatened a 100 percent tariff on French wine and Champagne. The levy would come in retaliation for the French government’s 3 percent tax on services from American tech companies. Trump announced the ultimatum today in an interview with the New York Post. Unless French President Emmanuel Macron ditches the sales tax on American tech, Trump claims he would have “no choice” but to impose the 100 percent tariff on all French Champagne and wine. The article Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on French Wine and Champagne, Macron Resists appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley2 viewsfrench-winenewspoliticstarifftariffstrump - news
NYC Health Department Launches Anti-Alcohol ‘Buzzkill’ Campaign
The New York City Health Department is urging New Yorkers to cut back on alcohol consumption due to the associated risk of cancers in a new campaign dubbed “Buzzkill.” While other U.S. cities and states like Worcester, Mass., and Oregon kickstarted movements against underage drinking, drinking and driving, and excessive drinking, the NYC Health Department’s “Buzzkill” initiative marks the first time a major city is campaigning against alcohol consumption specifically for cancer risk. The article NYC Health Department Launches Anti-Alcohol ‘Buzzkill’ Campaign appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley2 viewsnew-yorknew-york-citynewsnhbnonalcoholicpolitics - news
‘Welcome News’: Kentucky Distillers Applaud Donald Trump’s Decision to Roll Back Tariffs on Scotch Whisky
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association released a statement applauding President Donald Trump’s Thursday decision to remove tariffs on Scotch whisky, calling the move a restoration of reciprocal, tariff-free trade between Kentucky and Scotland’s whisky industries. The statement follows Thursday’s announcement that the U.S. will eliminate tariffs on Scotch, a policy shift expected to ease pressure on […]
by David Morrow6 viewsnewsscotchindustry-newspoliticstariffs - news
Trump Removes Tariffs on Scotch Whisky Following Royal Visit
President Donald Trump said Thursday he will eliminate tariffs on Scotch whisky, framing the decision as a gesture to strengthen U.S.-U.K. ties following a White House visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The move, reported on by Politico, removes a 10% tariff that has weighed on scotch exports to the U.S., the category’s […]
by David Morrow4 viewsnewsscotchindustry-newspolitics