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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
September 18, 2025
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Scotch whisky wants a pass on US tariffs. But why should Trump give it?
SEPT 18 - Donald Trump is back in the UK and in Scotland eyes are focused on what he might do about import taxes on Scotch whisky. The Scottish government Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Donald Trump's return to the UK has brought the issue of US tariffs on Scotch whisky back into focus, with the Scottish government seeking the removal or reduction of the current 10% import tax.
- Current US tariffs on Scotch whisky cost businesses an estimated £4 million per week.
- The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) is urging the UK and US governments to secure a permanent agreement to prevent the re-imposition of a 25% tariff on single malt whisky, which is set to expire next summer.
- The US is the largest export market for Scotch whisky, accounting for approximately one-fifth of all exports and valued at almost £1 billion in 2024.
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