The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) entered into force on 01 July 2020, replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The new agreement’s many important provisions include maintaining duty-free treatment for spirits, preserving recognition of distinctive products, and introducing new norms regarding certification for alcohol beverages.
United States: frost may have destroyed much of New York State’s wine crop
05-06-2023 | News
Following four consecutive days of record high temperatures during April...
Legislation introduced in U.S. Congress would allow U.S. Postal Service to deliver alcohol
05-06-2023 | News
Legislation was introduced in the U.S. Congress to allow the U.S. Postal...
Ireland: legislation mandating health warning labels for alcohol to take effect in May 2026
05-06-2023 | News
Ireland became the first country to mandate health warning labels on all...
UK government launches consultation on reforming wine regulations
05-06-2023 | News
The UK Government recently launched its consultation seeking views on plans to...
Chinese tariffs on Australian wine tied to Australia’s investment rules & China presses for Australia’s endorsement on CPTPP membership
01-06-2023 | News
Following the recent visit of Australia’s trade minister to Beijing...
France: large area of Provence hit by hailstorm
23-05-2023 | News
Vineyards in Bandol, Flassans, Gonfaron, Le Luc, and Vidauban were hit...