Ep. 2435 Juliana Colangelo interviews Benjamin Aneff of US Wine Trade Alliance | Masterclass US Wine Market

Aug 11, 2025

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Welcome to Episode 2435 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Juliana Colangelo interviews Benjamin Aneff, President of the US Wine Trade Alliance, to break down the latest developments on tariffs affecting EU products entering the US

Key Takeaways:

An update on the current US–EU tariff landscape.
The chances for tariff exemptions and reductions.
Ways the Italian wine industry can help shape a favorable outcome.

Want to dive deeper into the US Wine Trade Alliance and Benjamin Aneff’s insights on tariffs?

Check out his earlier conversation with Juliana Colangelo in Ep. 2221 of the Masterclass U.S. Wine Market.

More about the guest:

Benjamin Aneff is the President of US Wine Trade Alliance and the Managing Partner of Tribeca Wine Merchants in New York City, named one of “America’s Best Wine Shops” by Food & Wine Magazine, and an “Editor’s Favorite” by Wine Spectator. Ben’s voice has been in the fight against wine tariffs from the beginning. Prior to the formation of the USWTA, Ben worked on campaigns that led to over 28,000 letters to Congress through work with the National Association of Wine Retailers and other constituents. He has led discussions on tariffs, testified on their effects at the International Trade Commission, and worked with a range of allies, from Congressional offices to wine trade members. A native Texan, Ben lives in Brooklyn, NY with his lovely wife, Hilary.

Connect:

Website: www.winetradealliance.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-aneff-b2582232/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benaneff

More about the host:

Juliana Colangelo is a leading communications and marketing professional for the beverage alcohol industry. Currently, Juliana is a Senior Brand Manager at Frederick Wildman, where she is focused on building their Italian wine portfolio. Prior to that, she led the California Division as a Vice President at Colangelo & Partners, the leading wine and spirits communications agency in the U.S. for over 10 years. During her tenure at C&P, Juliana led the development of the California office, growing the agency’s domestic presence to a dedicated office of 15 people with representation of leading wine companies such as Jackson Family Wines, Far Niente, Charles Krug Winery, Foley Family Wines and more. Juliana has completed her WSET Level 3 and her eMBA in Wine Business with Sonoma State University. In 2021, Juliana was named one of PR News’ Top Women in PR in the “Rising Stars” category. In 2022, Juliana became a Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador.

Connect:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julezcolang/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jules.colangelo/

Twitter: https://x.com/JulezColang

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-colangelo-mba-04345539/

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