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The Wine and Spirits Shippers Association (WSSA) is proud to announce a refreshed brand identity and a new website, coinciding with our 50th anniversary. This rebrand reflects our ongoing growth, modern vision, and dedication to supporting the global beverage industry with enhanced resources and advocacy. The redesigned platform features an updated look, intuitive navigation, and […]

It has been a busy week in tariff and trade developments and not in a good way. Below is an update on the latest developments. There is a lot of information, and it is complicated, so please feel free to reach out to WSSA with any specific questions or clarifications. We also are providing a link to […]

IEEPA CAPE Phase 1 Update: On Tuesday as scheduled, CBP filed its latest declaration on progress in the CAPE refund process. To date, 157,402 CAPE declarations have been submitted, with 108,760 passing file validation—a validation rate of just over 69%. CBP also reported that approximately $85 billion in potential and certified refunds have been accepted […]

As Europe experiences increasingly extreme summer temperatures, protecting temperature-sensitive cargo has never been more critical. Prolonged exposure to excessive heat can compromise product integrity, lead to spoilage, damage packaging, and create costly supply chain disruptions. For our customers and shippers, we continue to suggest that precautions are taken to make sure your cargo is not […]

US/EU Trade Deal Update – On Tuesday, the European Commission and EU co-legislators reached a compromise to implement the U.S.-EU trade deal ahead of President Trump’s July 4 deadline, which would keep tariffs on EU products capped at 15% while the agreement remains in place. The deal includes several safeguard and suspension mechanisms allowing the […]