Ben Aneff, President of US Wine Trade Alliance: "We are going to make our voices heard!"
Ben Aneff is the Managing Partner at Tribeca Wine Merchants, one of America's best wine shops. He is exceptionally passionate about terroir and feels a few places showcase this more transparently than Burgundy.
Ben is also a fervent voice against wine tariffs. He serves on the board of the National Association of Wine Retailers (NAWR), and he is also the president of the US Wine Trade Alliance (USWTA).
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
Ben Aneff shares what it’s like to run a neighborhood wine retailer
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on wine retailing
A ray of hope for restaurants post-COVID-19 lockdown
What every US wine industry player can do to help get rid of the tariffs
What are section 301 tariffs and why do they exist?
How to comment against wine tariffs on the USTR portal once it reopens
Ben discusses the types of comments that would be effective against wine tariffs
Why wine imports are crucial to the survival of American retail and distribution businesses
In this episode…
As the US wine industry continues to grapple with the effects of COVID-19 pandemic, the last thing it needs is to be brought on its knees by section 301 tariffs. Ben Aneff, President of US WIne Trade Alliance, says now is the time to speak against these tariffs in order to potentially save the US wine industry.
So how can you help? According to Ben, you can start by understanding what the section 301 tariffs are, why they exist, leaving a comment on the USTR portal when it reopens.
Join Alexi Cashen on this episode of the Alexi Cashen Podcast as she speaks with Ben Aneff of Tribeca Wine Merchants about how the wine industry is coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discuss updates on tariffs against wine imports and what you can do to make your voice heard in order to help save the US wine industry. Stay tuned.
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