American Whiskey Association lobbies to fold US whiskey into India-US trade pact
Whiskey Association CEO Michael Bilello calls India an essential market and is pushing both governments for lower tariffs and improved access for US whiskey. A deal would reshape shelf pricing and distribution for premium American whiskey across Indian retail and bars.
American Whiskey Association is lobbying both governments to include US whiskey in the India-US trade agreement, seeking lower tariffs and market access that would affect pricing for Indian retailers, bartenders, and consumers of premium American whiskey.
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First tracked signal positioning the American Whiskey Association as an active trade lobbyist, targeting India access to expand premium US whiskey distribution and shelf presence.
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