DISCUS Statement on the U.S.-India Framework for an Interim Trade Agreement

Statement by Distilled Spirits Council President & CEO Chris Swonger Statement on the Framework for an Interim Trade Agreement: 

“Last year’s tariff reduction on U.S. spirits imports to India was an important first step that opened new opportunities for Bourbon producers in the world’s largest whiskey market. With India now reaching agreements with the EU and the UK to significantly reduce tariffs on their spirits, we are hopeful that this new U.S.–India agreement will secure comparable tariff reductions across all categories of U.S. distilled spirits, ensuring fair and competitive access to the Indian marketplace.”