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Brandy Was a Hit Drink. Now It’s a Poster Child for the Trade Wars.
The preferred quaff of aristocrats and rappers is a key export for European luxury-drink makers, which are fighting tariff ...
China spares major French cognac makers from tariffs in brandy dispute
In a decision that brings partial relief to the European spirits industry, China on Friday said it would exempt key French ...
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Pity France’s cognac-makers
Cognac-makers are hoping to come out unscathed. But President Donald Trump, who is eager to protect American whisky producers ...
French spirits makers' shares ease as China spares major producers from duties
Shares of French spirits makers regained some ground on Friday after falling in early trading, as China spared major cognac ...
China Sets Steep Duties on European Brandy but Spares Biggest Producers
Major Cognac companies made concessions to avoid the worst of the penalties, imposed by Beijing in retaliation for E.U.
China imposes anti-dumping duties on European brandy as trade tensions rise
China has imposed anti-dumping duties on European brandy, most notably cognac produced in France. The tariffs announced ...
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French cognac brands can avoid China’s full tariffs on one condition
China will start charging up to 34.9% in duties on EU brandy from July 5, 2025, but most of France’s leading cognac makers ...
France and China make steps to resolve brandy tax dispute, despite 'major issues'
After China announced that, from Saturday, it will require major European brandy exporters to raise prices or risk ...