The gigantic repercussions for alcohol producers in the USA were written in a letter that was signed by organizations representing the main European producers, including Diageo and Pernod Ricard, as well as American manufacturers of whiskey and wine, as well as glass suppliers, retail sellers and restaurants.
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Alcohol producers write to Trump. “We begging”
Washington and Brussels agreed last month 15 percent. import duties on most European Union goods after talkswhich reduced the threatening rate by half and prevented a greater trade war. Negotiations did not led to the exclusion of wine and spirit drinks, which the industry pressed.
According to the Reuters agency, the letter was directed to Trump by the Toasts not Tariffs coalition, which consists of commercial associations, mainly of the chain of wine supply and spirit drinks. It was called to conclude a better agreement ensuring “fair and mutual trade” for these industries.
The letter that the Reuters agency cites was found that The 15 % customs tariff threatens 25,000 jobs in the USA, including in restaurants and night clubs, and almost $ 2 billion. sales in the industry. This strikes the sector just before its most busy period, covering October, November and December. The letter does not explain industry calculations.
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“Approaching the critical Christmas period, which is necessary for the success of our industries, We begging for securing this important agreement for the United States as soon as possible ” – We read in a letter whose content is quoted by the Reuters agency. The signatories of the letter emphasized that this would mean winning for American employees, companies and consumers.
Alcohol market in the USA
In the statement, industry representatives stated that the tariffs would increase prices in the menu, harm American companies and tighten existing problems and challenges.
The United States is by far the largest market for many European wine producers and spirit drinks, while Europe is the main goal of exporting American spirit drinks such as Bourbon.
