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Originally published by Capital Newstop
May 1, 2026
7h ago
Trump to remove tariffs on Scottish whisky
"In Honor of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom ... I will be removing the Tariffs and Restrictions on Whiskey having to do with Scotland's ability to work with the Commonwealth of Kentucky on Whiskey and Bourbon, two very important Industries within Scotland and Kentucky,"..
✨ Key Highlights
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday the removal of tariffs on Scottish whisky. This decision coincides with King Charles III's visit to the United States.
- The tariffs, set at 10 percent, are being lifted to honor the connection between the United States and Britain.
- This move involves Donald Trump and is in response to lobbying from the Scotch industry.
- The decision highlights the strong inter-country trade, particularly concerning wooden barrels used in the industry, and is part of a broader economic agreement.
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