Tariffs.
The new tariff regime has taken effect overnight, applying to all countries. You can track current tariff rates worldwide using this Tariff Map Tracker. For wine and spirits industry, the focus has been on the new EU 15% tariff baseline.
We want to thank our customers who have persevered through these changes, and we are happy to report that we have seen an uptick in orders this week as businesses start to recalibrate for this new normal. Industry Advocates are still working in Washington to push for a zero-for-zero framework, and as soon as we have new information, we will pass this on. More information can be found here.Below are recent articles :
As Trump’s Tariffs Reorder World Trade, Hardest-Hit Countries Rush to Respond | The New York Times (Paywalled)
Tariff Map Tracker | The New York Times (Paywalled)
Big booze tells Trump E.U. tariffs jeopardize $2 billion in sales — and 25,000 jobs | Quartz
Court Could Save Wine from Tariffs | Wine-Searcher
EU Continues to Press for Tariff Exemption on Wine, Spirits as Part of U.S. Deal | WSJ
How new U.S. tariffs on the EU and U.K. could affect the cost of booze | CBS
Some California winemakers don’t want tariffs on their European competitors. Here’s why | CalMatters
RNDC’s California Exit Signals Tough Times for Employees Amid Tight Job Market | The Wine Business
Facing Difficulties, 6 Small California Wine Businesses Band Together | The New York Times (paywalled)
Order Now for Christmas
Just a soft nudge to customers to order now to ensure that Christmas wine stocks arrive in time for the holiday season. October sailings are starting to fill, and the availability of sailings does reduce closer to this time.
Even if your winery is currently on its summer shutdown siesta! You can still submit your PO’s to go into the queue for pick-up when wineries start up operations again.
Found New Organic wines on your Summer Travels??
Summer is for travel! We love hearing about the adventures of our customers who have discovered new and delicious wines. Organic wines are now a staple in most books, and we remind our customers to start now to have their organic products registered, ready to ship and sell in OND.
Elenteny’s next organic enrollment period opens on 1 – 20 September 2025. Reach out to organic@elentenyimports.com to find out how.
Heat Waves in NYC!
A reminder that we ship reefer during the summer, and notwithstanding the temperatures across Europe and in New York and New Jersey have been insane this past week, our reefer containers and trucks are keeping your wine cool.
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