Chris R. Swonger
@ChrisRSwonger
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President & CEO of @distilledspirit and @goFAAR
Washington, DC
Joined July 2011
Certainly not the outcome we want. Without 0-for-0 tariffs on spirits, US distillers could face the return of retaliatory tariffs & a 15% tariff on EU spirits will intensify pressure on US restaurants/bars dealing with rising costs & slowing spirits sales.
nytimes.com
As the text of a trade agreement comes together, European Union negotiators haven’t persuaded the Americans to cut alcohol tariffs to zero.
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Dr. Smith is a great addition to @goFAAR! His talent and knowledge of traffic safety statistics will be key in advancing our mission to eliminate drunk and impaired driving. #EndImpairedDriving #OTR2EndDD.
We’re thrilled to welcome Ryan C. Smith to our team as the Senior Director of Traffic Safety Research and Innovation! Joining us from the National Transportation Safety Board, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in road safety statistics and will be an asset in
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RT @goFAAR: Responsibility Starts with Gen. Thurbert Baker. As a former Attorney General for the state of Georgia and a member of our Nati….
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RT @DistilledSpirit: Celebrate the back-to-school season by learning more about barrel handling! . Our Barrel Handling Safety Best Practice….
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Register below for a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from TTB experts on common label and formula filing errors that can affect our great distillers.
Avoid “Needs Correction” notices before they happen. Join us for a live webinar with TTB Aug. 19, 1 p.m. ET. and learn tips for smoother label & formula approvals. Register:
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RT @DistilledSpirit: Join us for our next #AskTheExpert webinar to learn more about BEValuator, the first automated platform built exclusiv….
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We need @POTUS' leadership to safeguard the spirits sector by returning to tariff-free trade on spirits between the U.S. & EU. Doing so ensures economic vitality for our industry, which is an economic driver and a living expression of heritage & craftsmanship for our nation.
Breaking News: Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition Sends Letter to President Trump Urging Permanent Fair & Reciprocal Trade for U.S. and EU Spirits & Wines. This would represent a clear and significant win for American workers, businesses and consumers. Read more:
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Kids across the nation are heading back to school, and @goFAAR is launching new @AskListenLearn mental health-focused resources to help parents and educators empower their kids to make healthy decisions. #BTS2025 #schoolessentials2025.
As we shift schedules from summer☀️ to a new school year🏫, it can bring a rise in stress and anxiety – for both students and parents. The pressures of academics, changing routines, and social dynamics can all impact a young person's decision-making. This #BackToSchool season,
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RT @DistilledSpirit: Nominations open TODAY for our 6th Innovation Showcase Competition honoring pioneers in the spirits industry and their….
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With years of experience within the education field, Lisa Graham Keegan has been essential in guiding the @goFAAR mission to prevent underage drinking. We all play a part in keeping kids alcohol-free, and underage drinking is at record-low levels! #StartsWithMe.
Responsibility Starts with Lisa Graham Keegan. As a member of our National Advisory board—and as a parent—Lisa finds value in connecting with parents to keep kids alcohol-free. Communicating and modeling responsible behaviors empowers our kids to say “NO” to alcohol! And as a
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RT @DistilledSpirit: August is #NationalRumMonth🥃 . In 2024, 21 million 9-liter cases of rum were sold in the United States, generating nea….
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RT @SpiritsUnited: Lime. Mint. Bubbles. BACARDÍ Superior. The Mojito isn't just a classic #cocktail - it's a Caribbean legend that can inst….
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RT @DistilledSpirit: We are dedicated to developing leaders who are committed to improving the industry and themselves!. Register now to jo….
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Big thank you to @MarkAGKent and our close partners at @ScotchWhiskySWA for their warm hospitality during my visit to Scotland. Through our partnership, we will continue to work closely to return to zero for zero tariffs on our countries' great spirits products. #ToastsNotTariffs
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RT @DistilledSpirit: Join us for our next #AskTheExpert webinar 💻 series to learn more about BEValutaor, the first automated platform that….
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All of us here at @goFAAR and @DistilledSpirit are thrilled to see these numbers continue to decrease. Hats off to everyone for their dedication to ending underage drinking!.
GOOD NEWS: New @samhsagov data shows that underage drinking trends continue to decline📉 . #Parents, open and honest conversations with your kids empower them to say "YES" to making informed decisions and understanding that most kids don't drink. #PreventUnderageDrinking
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.@TessrowlandTV is a brave individual who could have decided to recover from her traumatic injuries in silence. Instead, she has chosen to use her voice to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. We at @goFAAR are grateful to work with her! #EndImpairedDriving.
Responsibility Starts with @TessrowlandTV. As the survivor of an impaired driving crash, Tess advocates for keeping dangerous drivers off the roads. In her role with our National Advisory Board, she is able to lend her voice to help drive change in the mission to save lives
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RT @DistilledSpirit: We look forward to the delivery of a deal which secures zero tariff trade for our products on both sides of the Atlant….
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RT @ScotchWhiskySWA: "The Scotch Whisky and US Whiskey industries are close partners and we stand shoulder to shoulder on the issue of tari….
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