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Mar 27, 2013 09:46 PM

Brazil Recognizes Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey As “Distinctive Products” of the U.S.

WASHINGTON, DC – The Distilled Spirits Council said today Brazil has officially recognized Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey as distinctive products of the United States. This action by Brazil follows the U.S. announcement of the recognition of Cachaça as a distinctive product of Brazil last month.

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Dec 06, 2012 06:08 PM

US Distilled Spirits Industry Predicts Russia PNTR Will Boost Exports

WASHINGTON, DC – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today applauded passage of historic legislation that will extend permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) to Russia, saying the bill will boost already-growing American spirits exports to the world’s third-largest spirits market by volume, and sixth-largest by value.

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Nov 16, 2012 06:03 PM

Spirits Industry Applauds House Passage of Russian Trade Bill

WASHINGTON, DC – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) applauded today’s House passage of legislation granting permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) to Russia, calling the trade bill essential to the growth of American spirits exports to Russia.

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Nov 06, 2012 03:18 PM

Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. Celebrates American Whiskeys in China

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today announced a series of export promotion activities and whiskey and cocktail seminars in Hong Kong and Southern China, beginning with hosting an American Spirits Pavilion at the Hong Kong Wine & Spirits Expo for local beverage trade and media.

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Oct 31, 2012 08:00 PM

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Enters Into Force

WASHINGTON, DC – Today the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) toasted the entry into force of the U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement, saying that it represents significant new access in an expanding spirits market.

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Jun 12, 2012 04:42 PM

Distillers Urge Senate to Pass Russia Trade Bill

WASHINGTON, DC – Legislation granting permanent normal trade relations status (PNTR) to Russia was introduced in the U.S. Senate today, and the Distilled Spirits Council urged speedy passage in order for U.S. distillers to gain many market access benefits of Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

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May 16, 2012 02:18 PM

Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Celebrates American Whiskeys in Seoul

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), US. Ambassador to Korea, Sung Y. Kim, and famed New York mixologist Christy Pope today hosted the first of two seminars in Seoul for the local beverage trade and media. The events mark the Council’s first whiskey promotion in Korea since the passage of the U.S. – Korea Free Trade Agreement, which eliminated all tariffs on American Whiskey imports.

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Apr 17, 2012 04:54 PM

Colombia Free Trade Agreement: "Another Positive Step for Global Trade"

WASHINGTON, DC – Calling it “Another positive step for global trade,” the Distilled Spirits Council applauded the announcement that the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement will officially enter into force on May 15, 2012.

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Apr 09, 2012 04:56 PM

U.S.-Brazil Agreement Signed Recognizing Bourbon and TN Whiskey in Exchange for Recognition of Cachaca

WASHINGTON, DC – The Distilled Spirits Council called an agreement signed today by United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk and Brazilian Trade Minister Fernando Pimentel to officially recognize each countries native distilled spirits products “an historic event that is sure to contribute to further acceleration of trade in distilled spirits between the two countries.”

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Mar 03, 2012 06:09 PM

Distilled Spirits Council of The U.S. To Host American Spirits Promotions in Korea, Russia, and China; Global Media Outlets will visit the American Whiskey Trail

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (Distilled Spirits Council) will host American Spirits seminars and tastings of super premium American whiskeys and other American spirits for importers, restaurant and nightclub owners, managers, bartenders, spirits buyers and media in Korea, Russia, and China later this year. In addition, a delegation of journalists from various international publications will visit the American Whiskey Trail. The events, which will celebr​

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