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EU Spirits Exports Top $11.08 Billion; Impact of Brexit Uncertain

After a small decrease in 2014, European Union spirits bounced back in 2015 with export sales reaching over €10 billion ($11.08 billion), SpiritsEurope said.  This positive performance makes a significant contribution to EU economies in creating growth and jobs.  However, … Continue reading

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Analysis: In the Wake of Brexit, Time for ‘Responsible Nationalism?’

An autographed picture of Ronald Reagan hangs in my living room, and I proudly supported his 1980 election and 1984 re-election.  So I was surprised to read this morning in The New York Times that Reagan was a supporter of … Continue reading

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Could Scotland Veto Britain’s Withdrawal from EU?

The drama surrounding last week’s Brexit vote gets stranger and stranger. Yesterday, Scotland’s first minister said Scotland may veto Brexit altogether.  Under devolution rules, the parliaments of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales must consent to any EU divorce, a report … Continue reading

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NABI’s Bill Earle: Short Term, U.S. Importers Can Make Quick Profit; NABI Will Support TTB Proposal

Bill Earle, president, National Association of Beverage Importers, while noting that it is far to early to see the full impact of the vote, told Kane’s Beverage News Daily one immediate impact is that beverage importers will, at least for … Continue reading

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