Category: Government / Regulations

The wine industry is at a critical juncture, and collective action is essential to prevent policies that could have long-lasting negative effects.  By Ben Aneff Tariffs on European Union (EU)...

The “existential” threat of re-imposed European wine tariffs By Jeff Siegel Former President Donald Trump’s call for renewed tariffs on European wine if he’s elected  president were met with a flurry...

There are currently 150 Congressional Wine Caucus members in the House and Senate, and once the election is settled, WineAmerica will work with the CWC to recruit additional legislators. By Jim Trezise,...

It’s already been an election season for the books, and no one knows what might happen next. By Michael Kaiser While wineries are picking grapes and making next year’s vintage, the rest of the...

Is it any surprise that not enough people in the wine business noticed the anti-drinking efforts and tried to do something about them? Probably not. Over the last couple of years, the wine business has...

Sometime early next year, the federal government should conclude its investigation into whether some imported glass wine bottles are being sold at ...

Visionary leader of Sonoma State University’s Wine Business Institute is ready for his next chapter. By Jeff Siegel   Ray Johnson, Sonoma State University Ask Ray Johnson what he’ll miss the most...

Earlier this month, more than 40 people from wineries, winery associations and suppliers (representing 15 different states) traveled to our nation’s capital for direct contact with their legislators. By...

It’s “All hands on deck” to protect our industry. By Jim Trezise   “It’s the economy, stupid!” That was the brief, blunt messaging behind Bill Clinton’s first presidential run, as articulated by political...

Federal, state and local governments often offer grants to support business expansion and improvement. By Paul Vigna   Cathy and Dan McLaughlin On February 9, 2024, Cathy and Dan McLaughlin addressed...