That’s the American spirit: US trade negotiators block an EU tariff on bourbon, for now
The recent US-EU trade negotiations focused largely on two items: US-imposed steel and aluminum tariffs and European tariffs on American-made products. EU officials have been pushing for the expiration of tariffs on American bourbon exports, and this was briefly discussed during negotiations. However, no agreement was reached and the US has blocked the implementation of a tariff on bourbon for the time being. This is seen as a victory for the bourbon industry, which was initially concerned about the tariff and the impact it would have on their business. The US negotiators’ successful blocking of the EU tariff on bourbon is seen by many as a symbol of the strong American spirit in trade negotiations.