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<p>Some restaurants and bar owners in Florence, Italy have revived a medieval practice to keep their businesses running amid plagues. Florence's Wine Window Association have opened few 'wine windows' across the city.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What are wine windows?</strong></h2>

<p>Wine windows are little hatches that are carved into the concrete walls of wineries and shops so that drinks could be served from a distance to prevent transmission.</p>

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<h2><strong>When was it introduced?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>These windows were introduced back during the bubonic plague that swept through Europe in the 1600s. Sellers during that time used such hatches to distance themselves from the buyers. The bar owners used metal pallet, instead of hands, to receive the payment through the window and used to disinfect it with vinegar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These windows are still spotted in old households.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The official website of Wine Window Association read: "During this time, some enterprising Florentine Wine Window owners have turned back the clock and are using their Wine Windows to dispense glasses of wine, cups of coffee, drinks, sandwiches and ice cream — all germ-free, contactless!"</p>

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<p>The president of the association, Matteo Faglia, in an interview to Insider said: "People could knock on the little wooden shutters and have their bottles filled directly from the Antinori, Frescobaldi and Ricasoli families, who still produce some of Italy’s best-known wine today."</p>


Some restaurants and bar owners in Florence, Italy have revived a medieval practice to keep their businesses running amid plagues. Florence's Wine Window Association have opened few 'wine windows' across the city.

Some restaurants and bar owners in Florence, Italy have revived a medieval practice to keep their businesses running amid plagues. Florence's Wine Window Association have opened few 'wine windows' across the city. What are wine windows? Wine windows are little hatches that are carved into the concrete walls of wineries and shops so that drinks could be served from a distance to prevent transmission. When was it introduced? These windows were introduced back during the bubonic plague that swept through Europe in the 1600s. Sellers during that time used such hatches to distance themselves from the buyers. The bar owners used metal pallet, instead of hands, to receive the payment through the window and used to disinfect it with vinegar. These windows are still spotted in old households. View this post on Instagram 👍 #winewindow #buchettadelvino A post shared by Nadya B (@_nadyaslair_) on Nov 11, 2019 at 5:06am PST × The official website of Wine Window Association read: "During this time, some enterprising Florentine Wine Window owners have turned back the clock and are using their Wine Windows to dispense glasses of wine, cups of coffee, drinks, sandwiches and ice cream — all germ-free, contactless!" View this post on Instagram I finally used a "buchetta del vino" which means "wine window" also if it is now smartly used to provide coffee. Finally a good espresso ❤️☕ Thanks to @vivoli_il_gelato A post shared by MARTINA🌻Sunflorence (@sunflorence_tours) on May 12, 2020 at 9:26am PDT × The president of the association, Matteo Faglia, in an interview to Insider said: "People could knock on the little wooden shutters and have their bottles filled directly from the Antinori, Frescobaldi and Ricasoli families, who still produce some of Italy’s best-known wine today."

Medieval-aged ‘wine windows’ make comeback in Italy to run businesses amid pandemic

Workers carefully snip off bunches of plump grapes and place them into crates, while inside the building nearby, award-winning Taiwan wine-maker Chen Chien-hao syphons a glass of golden liquid out of a wooden barrel to scrutinise its golden hue.

Quaff a glass of award-winning wine from unlikely producer Taiwan

<p>The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), an apex body of the alcoholic beverage industry, has urged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to allow liquor trade in the state in a "controlled and responsible manner".</p>

<p>The Bihar government had on April 5, 2016, banned the manufacture, trade, storage, transportation, sale, consumption of liquor, including Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), and made it a punishable offence for those violating the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act 2016 which was amended in 2018.</p>

<p>The confederation- whose members include most major Indian companies which manufacture and market their product range in India and abroad- has written a letter to the CM urging him to permit liquor trade in the state.</p>

<p>The letter was written by Confederations Director-General Vinod Giri also urged the CM to allow the opening of liquor shops in urban areas (municipal bodies) besides permitting on-line sales/ home deliveries like many other states are doing.</p>

<p>It was also requested the state government to allow the sale of liquor products only above a price point to ensure only those who have means can buy it, Giri said while stating that the government should allow state-based alcohol producers to freely produce and export from the state.</p>

<p>"As a responsible Industry Association, we understand and concur with your objective of saving the poor from unwarranted social and economic effects of alcoholism.</p>

<p>"Taking note of Bihar governments stated goals of saving states poor from ill-effects of alcoholism, and at the same time getting necessary tax revenues so vitally needed to fight coronavirus spread," Giri said in a release on Tuesday.</p>

<p>He came out with a set of recommendations mentioned above for the state government that mainly incorporated the demand to open liquor trade "in a controlled and responsible manner".</p>

<p>Over the past couple of months, CIABC has led various discourses involving state governments facilitating measures needed in the light of pandemic such as on-line sales, home deliveries etc, the Director-General said.</p>

<p>"If given an opportunity, we would like to work with Bihar government also to work out a model that earns Bihar vital revenues, and at the same time help achieve the social goals that the state government had set for itself while implementing prohibition," he added.</p>

<p>As it stands now and is expected to remain in near future, GST collections are weak and the central government's ability to provide additional funds to states is much diminished due to its own requirements.</p>

<p>In that case taxes from alcohol will be one significant revenue in state governments control and something that state vitally needs to run itself and fight the pandemic, said Giri, who hails from Bihar.</p>

<p>Stating that excise revenues are vital part of governments own tax generation accounting for 10-30 per cent of revenues for most states, he said that I am pained to point out that Bihar is missing out on this easily accessible source of funds on account of prohibition".</p>

<p>GST devolutions are expected to be less and delayed.</p>

<p>Hence it makes sense for the government to take recourse to the tax revenues on alcohol by permitting liquor trade.</p>

<p>"We estimate taxes on alcohol in Bihar to be in the range of Rs 7000-8000 crores annually.</p>

<p>That could make all the difference in the fight against Corona, the Confederation's Director-General said.</p>

<p>It, however, noted that prohibition had resulted in creating awareness about abuse of alcohol, significantly reduced alcohol dependence amongst poor, and drastically brought down drunken behaviour in public places.</p>

<p>"CIABC would help the state earn vital revenue without compromising on the noble social goals you (state govt) had set out while implementing prohibition", Giri said.</p>


The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), an apex body of the alcoholic beverage industry, has urged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to allow liquor trade in the state in a "controlled and responsible manner".

The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), an apex body of the alcoholic beverage industry, has urged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to allow liquor trade in the state in a "controlled and responsible manner". The Bihar government had on April 5, 2016, banned the manufacture, trade, storage, transportation, sale, consumption of liquor, including Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), and made it a punishable offence for those violating the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act 2016 which was amended in 2018. The confederation- whose members include most major Indian companies which manufacture and market their product range in India and abroad- has written a letter to the CM urging him to permit liquor trade in the state. The letter was written by Confederations Director-General Vinod Giri also urged the CM to allow the opening of liquor shops in urban areas (municipal bodies) besides permitting on-line sales/ home deliveries like many other states are doing. It was also requested the state government to allow the sale of liquor products only above a price point to ensure only those who have means can buy it, Giri said while stating that the government should allow state-based alcohol producers to freely produce and export from the state. "As a responsible Industry Association, we understand and concur with your objective of saving the poor from unwarranted social and economic effects of alcoholism. "Taking note of Bihar governments stated goals of saving states poor from ill-effects of alcoholism, and at the same time getting necessary tax revenues so vitally needed to fight coronavirus spread," Giri said in a release on Tuesday. He came out with a set of recommendations mentioned above for the state government that mainly incorporated the demand to open liquor trade "in a controlled and responsible manner". Over the past couple of months, CIABC has led various discourses involving state governments facilitating measures needed in the light of pandemic such as on-line sales, home deliveries etc, the Director-General said. "If given an opportunity, we would like to work with Bihar government also to work out a model that earns Bihar vital revenues, and at the same time help achieve the social goals that the state government had set for itself while implementing prohibition," he added. As it stands now and is expected to remain in near future, GST collections are weak and the central government's ability to provide additional funds to states is much diminished due to its own requirements. In that case taxes from alcohol will be one significant revenue in state governments control and something that state vitally needs to run itself and fight the pandemic, said Giri, who hails from Bihar. Stating that excise revenues are vital part of governments own tax generation accounting for 10-30 per cent of revenues for most states, he said that I am pained to point out that Bihar is missing out on this easily accessible source of funds on account of prohibition". GST devolutions are expected to be less and delayed. Hence it makes sense for the government to take recourse to the tax revenues on alcohol by permitting liquor trade. "We estimate taxes on alcohol in Bihar to be in the range of Rs 7000-8000 crores annually. That could make all the difference in the fight against Corona, the Confederation's Director-General said. It, however, noted that prohibition had resulted in creating awareness about abuse of alcohol, significantly reduced alcohol dependence amongst poor, and drastically brought down drunken behaviour in public places. "CIABC would help the state earn vital revenue without compromising on the noble social goals you (state govt) had set out while implementing prohibition", Giri said.

Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies urges Nitish to permit liquor trade in Bihar

<p>As social distancing has taken over the world, a lot of businesses have suffered losses. However,&nbsp;a young Taiwanese sommelier has decided to not let the lockdown get the better of him. To keep his business afloat,&nbsp;Peter Petrus is teaching the art of wine tasting to his online audience by live streaming from his studio in Taipei.</p>

<p>“So I started contemplating if there might be a way to work around this situation - at the end of the day the company has to keep going,” said Peter.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-warship-sails-through-sensitive-taiwan-strait-for-the-second-time-in-a-month-294403"><strong>Also read: US warship sails through sensitive Taiwan Strait for the second time in a month</strong></a></p>

<p>Peter sends different wine samples to his online students and then the students who receive the samples join him for an online class. He films the videos and livestreams via his smartphone. While he has been able to keep his students happy, sometime he feels that "The problem with wine is that it starts oxidation once you open the bottle."</p>

<p>His students, too, have been enjoying these online classes and find the idea of this class to be quite special.</p>

<p>“It feels just the same (as being there) with a bit of additional warmth and chill-out, because it’s so cozy at home,” says Candice Yang, a 32-year-old maths teacher.</p>

<p>Taiwan has managed to contain the spread of the virus. There are only 429 reported positive cases, 6 deaths and 275 recovered patients. However, the rules of social distancing still apply in Taiwan.</p>


As social distancing has taken over the world, a lot of businesses have suffered losses. However, a young Taiwanese sommelier has decided to not let the lockdown get the better of him.

As social distancing has taken over the world, a lot of businesses have suffered losses. However, a young Taiwanese sommelier has decided to not let the lockdown get the better of him. To keep his business afloat, Peter Petrus is teaching the art of wine tasting to his online audience by live streaming from his studio in Taipei. “So I started contemplating if there might be a way to work around this situation - at the end of the day the company has to keep going,” said Peter. Also read: US warship sails through sensitive Taiwan Strait for the second time in a month Peter sends different wine samples to his online students and then the students who receive the samples join him for an online class. He films the videos and livestreams via his smartphone. While he has been able to keep his students happy, sometime he feels that "The problem with wine is that it starts oxidation once you open the bottle." His students, too, have been enjoying these online classes and find the idea of this class to be quite special. “It feels just the same (as being there) with a bit of additional warmth and chill-out, because it’s so cozy at home,” says Candice Yang, a 32-year-old maths teacher. Taiwan has managed to contain the spread of the virus. There are only 429 reported positive cases, 6 deaths and 275 recovered patients. However, the rules of social distancing still apply in Taiwan.

Taiwan sommelier teaches  wine tasting through online classes to fight lockdown blues

<p>The prices of wine may decrease very soon, owing to the surplus of California grapes, CNN reported.</p>

<p>Wine sales could hit its lowest figure in five years.</p>

<p>There is less demand now than ever before, with prices expected to stay low for over three years.</p>

<p>The founder of Silicon Valley Bank's Wine Division, Rob McMillan told CNN that he thinks that consumers would get best retail values in 20 years.</p>

<p>As technology and efficiency in terms of harvesting methods keep improving, the harvest of grapes has reaped in better harvests.</p>

<p>However, this mode of operation leads to a lot of wastage, for extra grapes rot and are discarded.</p>

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<p>However, grapes may reach secondary markets, for instance, they may be used in the production of brandy or simply as a grape concentrate. Jeff Bitter, the President of Allied Grape Powers told CNN that he doesn't think that these alternative secondary markets provide positive returns.</p>

<p>"The main cause of oversupply today is the culmination of a few years of slowing wine shipment growth, with an ample 2018 wine grape crop as an exclamation point," Bitter told CNN.</p>

<p>"Until 2015, wine shipments had grown, almost predictively, for two decades. The slowdown in growth has caught the industry by surprise'', he added.</p>

<p>"Since it takes up to five years to bring wine to market from the initial planning stages of planting a vineyard, it makes hitting future demand very complicated. In this case, we overshot demand."</p>

<p>To restore balance in the market, growers in California will need to limit the production of vines, and grapes.</p>

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<p>"With flattening consumer demand for wine, unless vineyard acres are removed, balance will be difficult to find," McMillan told CNN.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Balance will first be found in Napa, followed by other premium regions in California. It will take at least 2-3 years for grape pricing to stabilise."</p>

<p>Consumption of wine in the United States witnessed its first drop in 25 years, as people are increasingly turning to hard liquor and cocktails, reported IWSR.</p>

<p>"The industry should rightly be concerned," McMillan said. "We aren't engaging with the millennial consumer, and boomers who have driven wine sales for the last 30 years won't live forever."</p>

<p>It's possible that millennials prefer other drinks over wine. However, the improved value of wine could improve the consumption of wine.<br />
&nbsp;</p>


The prices of wine may decrease very soon, owing to the surplus of California grapes, CNN reported. Wine sales could hit its lowest figure in five years. There is less demand now than ever before, with prices expected to stay low for over three years.

The prices of wine may decrease very soon, owing to the surplus of California grapes, CNN reported. Wine sales could hit its lowest figure in five years. There is less demand now than ever before, with prices expected to stay low for over three years. The founder of Silicon Valley Bank's Wine Division, Rob McMillan told CNN that he thinks that consumers would get best retail values in 20 years. As technology and efficiency in terms of harvesting methods keep improving, the harvest of grapes has reaped in better harvests. However, this mode of operation leads to a lot of wastage, for extra grapes rot and are discarded. However, grapes may reach secondary markets, for instance, they may be used in the production of brandy or simply as a grape concentrate. Jeff Bitter, the President of Allied Grape Powers told CNN that he doesn't think that these alternative secondary markets provide positive returns. "The main cause of oversupply today is the culmination of a few years of slowing wine shipment growth, with an ample 2018 wine grape crop as an exclamation point," Bitter told CNN. "Until 2015, wine shipments had grown, almost predictively, for two decades. The slowdown in growth has caught the industry by surprise'', he added. "Since it takes up to five years to bring wine to market from the initial planning stages of planting a vineyard, it makes hitting future demand very complicated. In this case, we overshot demand." To restore balance in the market, growers in California will need to limit the production of vines, and grapes. "With flattening consumer demand for wine, unless vineyard acres are removed, balance will be difficult to find," McMillan told CNN. "Balance will first be found in Napa, followed by other premium regions in California. It will take at least 2-3 years for grape pricing to stabilise." Consumption of wine in the United States witnessed its first drop in 25 years, as people are increasingly turning to hard liquor and cocktails, reported IWSR. "The industry should rightly be concerned," McMillan said. "We aren't engaging with the millennial consumer, and boomers who have driven wine sales for the last 30 years won't live forever." It's possible that millennials prefer other drinks over wine. However, the improved value of wine could improve the consumption of wine.

Grape surplus triggers freefall in wine prices

U.S. consumers, companies and workers will pay the biggest price for proposed 100% tariffs on French Champagne and other sparkling wines, cheese, porcelain, enamel cookware and handbags, witnesses told the U.S. government on Tuesday (January 7).

Sour grapes as U.S. wine sellers fear looming luxury tariffs on France

<p>The Delhi High Court has sought response of the Delhi Government on a petition challenging the city government's decision to stop sales of wine and beer in departmental stores.</p>

<p>The Aam Aadmi Party-led government had on December 19 ordered the closure of departmental stores selling wine and beer following complaints that several permit holders had turned their departmental stores into full-fledged liquor stores which is in clear violation of the excise rules.</p>

<p>Foodland by Orchid, a departmental store, through advocate Amit Saxena, sought to quash and set aside the order passed by the government.</p>

<p>The court while issuing the notice, stayed the Delhi Government's decision till the next date of hearing i.e. February 3.</p>

<p>Recently court had granted relief to several departmental store owners too who had challenged the Delhi government's decision to stop the sale of wine and beer at such stores by staying the orders of government.</p>

<p>As per the reports, the decision was taken by Delhi cabinet earlier this month following complaints that several permit holders had turned their stores into full-fledged liquor vends in violation of the excise rules.</p>

<p>After the decision of the government, several store owners approached the court arguing that they were neither issued any prior notice or given a chance to contest the same and suddenly were slapped with the orders banning the sale of beer and wine.&nbsp;</p>


The Delhi High Court has sought response of the Delhi Government on a petition challenging the city government's decision to stop sales of wine and beer in departmental stores.

The Delhi High Court has sought response of the Delhi Government on a petition challenging the city government's decision to stop sales of wine and beer in departmental stores. The Aam Aadmi Party-led government had on December 19 ordered the closure of departmental stores selling wine and beer following complaints that several permit holders had turned their departmental stores into full-fledged liquor stores which is in clear violation of the excise rules. Foodland by Orchid, a departmental store, through advocate Amit Saxena, sought to quash and set aside the order passed by the government. The court while issuing the notice, stayed the Delhi Government's decision till the next date of hearing i.e. February 3. Recently court had granted relief to several departmental store owners too who had challenged the Delhi government's decision to stop the sale of wine and beer at such stores by staying the orders of government. As per the reports, the decision was taken by Delhi cabinet earlier this month following complaints that several permit holders had turned their stores into full-fledged liquor vends in violation of the excise rules. After the decision of the government, several store owners approached the court arguing that they were neither issued any prior notice or given a chance to contest the same and suddenly were slapped with the orders banning the sale of beer and wine.

Delhi HC seeks city government response on plea against ban on sales of wine, beer in departmental stores

<p>Around 11 people were killed and more than 300 treated in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bombings-rock-southern-philippines-over-a-dozen-injured-269594">Philippines</a> after drinking coconut wine, Reuters reported today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The coconut wine, which is referred to as 'lambanog' wreaked havoc in two provinces south of Manila - Laguna and Quezon. Lambanog is consumed widely during holidays and celebrations.</p>

<p>Multiple people were admitted into hospitals after calls for the same came from Mayor Vener Munoz.</p>

<p>According to Munoz, two people who were in critical condition are now improving. He added that the wine was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jail-me-hang-me-philippines-duterte-firm-he-wont-answer-to-international-court-of-criminal-269397">locally made</a>.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: A kilo of rice for plastic waste feeds hungry villagers in the Philippines</strong></p>

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<p>The Department of Health is set to conduct blood tests and samples of leftover lambanog for further analysis.</p>

<p>"All had a sad history of lambanog ingestion... Some bought for leisure drinking and birthday party, while others were donated by local officials during their Christmas party", the department added.</p>

<p>Lambanog sales and production is common in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philippines-floods-force-66000-from-homes-266698">the Philippines</a>, with additives being put into the drink regularly.</p>

<p>According to local authorities, many dead were at the time, celebrating at a Christmas party.</p>

<p>The country's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has previously warned about the dangerous and prohibited use of methanol as an additive in home brews.</p>

<p>Last year, twenty-one people had died after consuming the drink.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Around 11 people were killed and more than 300 treated in the Philippines after drinking coconut wine, Reuters reported today. The coconut wine, which is referred to as 'lambanog' wreaked havoc in two provinces south of Manila - Laguna and Quezon.

Around 11 people were killed and more than 300 treated in the Philippines after drinking coconut wine, Reuters reported today. The coconut wine, which is referred to as 'lambanog' wreaked havoc in two provinces south of Manila - Laguna and Quezon. Lambanog is consumed widely during holidays and celebrations. Multiple people were admitted into hospitals after calls for the same came from Mayor Vener Munoz. According to Munoz, two people who were in critical condition are now improving. He added that the wine was locally made. Watch: A kilo of rice for plastic waste feeds hungry villagers in the Philippines The Department of Health is set to conduct blood tests and samples of leftover lambanog for further analysis. "All had a sad history of lambanog ingestion... Some bought for leisure drinking and birthday party, while others were donated by local officials during their Christmas party", the department added. Lambanog sales and production is common in the Philippines, with additives being put into the drink regularly. According to local authorities, many dead were at the time, celebrating at a Christmas party. The country's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has previously warned about the dangerous and prohibited use of methanol as an additive in home brews. Last year, twenty-one people had died after consuming the drink. (With inputs from agencies)

Eleven dead after coconut wine poisoning in two provinces of Philippines

<p>Japan has agreed to phase out tariffs on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-wants-to-make-meaningful-progress-in-china-trade-talks-249287">US</a> wine imports as part of a bilateral <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/american-business-community-wants-trade-deal-between-us-china-249649">trade deal</a> expected to be signed at the end of the month, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Sunday.</p>

<p>Japan will eliminate the tariffs on US wine within five to seven years after the trade agreement goes into effect, the Nikkei reported without giving its sources.</p>

<p>Japan taxes imported wine at a rate of 15 per cent&nbsp;or 125 yen ($1.16) per litre, whichever is cheaper, according to the Nikkei.</p>

<p>The elimination of the tariff could cut the cost of US wine by about 13 per cent&nbsp;for wine distributors, the Nikkei said.</p>

<p>The trade agreement between the United States and Japan, which is expected to be signed on the sidelines of the UN&nbsp;General Assembly meeting, is also expected to gradually lower tariffs on US&nbsp;beef imports to 9&nbsp;per cent in 2033 from 38.5 per cent&nbsp;now, the Nikkei said.</p>

<p>Officials from Japan's trade ministry were not immediately available for comment.</p>

<p>Last month, the United States and Japan agreed in principle on the core elements of a free-trade deal that would cool a trade dispute between the allies.<br />
The United States is also trying to de-escalate its year-long trade war with China.</p>

<p>Chinese trade deputies are expected to meet their US&nbsp;counterparts in Washington before minister-level meetings in early October in the US&nbsp;capital.<br />
&nbsp;</p>


Japan has agreed to phase out tariffs on US wine imports as part of a bilateral trade deal expected to be signed at the end of the month, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Sunday.

Japan has agreed to phase out tariffs on US wine imports as part of a bilateral trade deal expected to be signed at the end of the month, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Sunday. Japan will eliminate the tariffs on US wine within five to seven years after the trade agreement goes into effect, the Nikkei reported without giving its sources. Japan taxes imported wine at a rate of 15 per cent or 125 yen ($1.16) per litre, whichever is cheaper, according to the Nikkei. The elimination of the tariff could cut the cost of US wine by about 13 per cent for wine distributors, the Nikkei said. The trade agreement between the United States and Japan, which is expected to be signed on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meeting, is also expected to gradually lower tariffs on US beef imports to 9 per cent in 2033 from 38.5 per cent now, the Nikkei said. Officials from Japan's trade ministry were not immediately available for comment. Last month, the United States and Japan agreed in principle on the core elements of a free-trade deal that would cool a trade dispute between the allies. The United States is also trying to de-escalate its year-long trade war with China. Chinese trade deputies are expected to meet their US counterparts in Washington before minister-level meetings in early October in the US capital.

Japan to eliminate tariffs on United States wine in trade deal: Report

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