Beverage Importers Say Holding Pattern on Airbus Tariffs 'Missed Opportunity'
The National Association of Beverage Importers praised the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative for not increasing the tariffs on wine and liquor, but in a Feb. 11 news release it also said the new administration should have rolled some…
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tariffs back, at least the ones added in January. NABI called it a “missed opportunity to present a conciliatory signal, particularly in response to the European Commission’s offer of a six-month mutual suspension of the Airbus and Boeing tariffs.” It said 25% tariffs on imported wine and liquor is causing job losses and furloughs at warehouses and ports, as well as among delivery transportation drivers; logistics and marketing staff; and servers and other wait staff, bartenders and other restaurant workers. “The only link between aircraft and beverage alcohol is the fact you can purchase a drink on your flight,” NABI President Robert Tobiassen said.