Bourbon, Tennessee whiskey and rye whiskey were left out of recent breakthroughs to start rebuilding U.S. trade relations with the European Union and the United Kingdom in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidency. Tariffs were suspended on some spirits, but the 25% tariffs slapped on American whiskey by the EU and UK remain in place. And the EU’s tariff rate is set to double to 50% in June in the key export market for U.S. whiskey makers.
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Once the EU weenies pay for their own defense bill, they can set whatever tariffs they want. In the meantime, they can suck it.
ReplyDeleteDitto what Flintstone said....
ReplyDeleteBut I say we as Americans have to do our part during these exceptional times. Its time Americans stood up for America. Get me some Jack Daniels, Jim Beam, and Makers Mark. Go out and buy a big bottle of Gentleman Jack. I'm becomming a big fan of Chatanooga Whiskey distillers....
Buy some American booze! Put that single malt back, fuck that fancy-bottled-jap-whiskey with the great reviews, Kentucky Bourbons got all you need and a bowl of grits.
Well, fuck. I thought I was drinking enough that there was no surplus to ship overseas.
ReplyDeleteDaryl
Fuck Europe!
ReplyDeleteAs a Scot I say that now UK is not in EU I hope that USA and UK thrash out a trade deal.
ReplyDeleteI think that DJT was right to react to unfair market practises by EU, among others.
There is a natural affinity between folk of USA and UK.
Also, I do not believe that the small price increase has affected the consuption and enjoyment of good US whiskey.
And always remember that good whisky depends on good whiskey.
Think oak barrels.
Slainte.