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Trump Eliminates Whiskey Tariffs Following UK Visit

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Donald Trump announced he is lifting tariffs on Scotch whiskey following the conclusion of a state visit by the King and Queen to the United States. The announcement comes after the royal couple traveled to Bermuda. While there were questions regarding the inclusion of Irish whiskey, current indications suggest the removal applies only to whiskey from Northern Ireland. The King has since traveled to Bermuda after concluding the trip. The reduction is described as a win for the British economy. Buckingham Palace stated the King would be raising a drum regarding the move. The action follows an agreement between the US administration and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer under an Economic Partnership Agreement. This agreement provides preferential treatment to whiskey produced in the United Kingdom.

Donald Trump announced he is lifting tariffs on Scotch whiskey following the conclusion of a state visit by the King and Queen to the United States. The announcement comes after the royal couple traveled to Bermuda. While there were questions regarding the inclusion of Irish whiskey, current indications suggest the removal applies only to whiskey from Northern Ireland. The King has since traveled to Bermuda after concluding the trip. The reduction is described as a win for the British economy. Buckingham Palace stated the King would be raising a drum regarding the move. The action follows an agreement between the US administration and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer under an Economic Partnership Agreement. This agreement provides preferential treatment to whiskey produced in the United Kingdom. The decision involves Scotland's ability to work with the Commonwealth of Kentucky regarding whiskey and bourbon industries. Graham Little-John of the Scotch Whiskey Association stated the tariffs cost the industry approximately £4 million per week over the last 12 months. The industry expects the removal to boost domestic growth, investment, and employment. The FTSE 100 closed down 14 points at 10,363.

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Sources · 7 independent

LBC London

“Donald Trump's announced he's lifting tariffs on Scotch whiskey as the king and queen end a state visit to the US. I just took all the restrictions off, so Scotland and Kentucky can start dealing again.”

Times Radio UK

“Trump said that he did this with the king and queen. was being removed on Scotch to help the industry work with American distilleries.”

LBC London

“Donald Trump's announced he's lifting tariffs on Scotch whiskey... I just took all the restrictions off, so Scotland and Kentucky can start dealing again”

Mastodon

“Trump Says He Is Lifting Some Scotch Tariffs”

BBC Radio 4

“President Trump has announced he will scrap tariffs on Scottish whiskey in honour of the king and queen after their state visit to the US.”

BBC Radio 4

“The First Minister, John Swinney, said the removal of the tariffs was tremendous news for Scotland. The UK government called it great news, while a Scotch-Whiskey Association spokesperson said the industry was delighted”

Times Radio UK

“Trump has written on Truth Social that in honour of the King and Queen's visit he has decided to remove tariffs on Scotch whiskey.”

Times Radio UK

“Trump has written on Truth Social that in honour of the King and Queen's visit he has decided to remove tariffs on Scotch whiskey. At present it's a 10% tariff on Scotch that's entering the United States that will be removed”

BBC WS backup

“President Trump has said he is removing some import tariffs on Scottish whisky in honour of King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit to the US.”

BBC Radio 4

“President Trump says the king and queen have convinced him to do something that nobody else was able to do, namely scrap tariffs on Scottish whiskey.”

Times Radio UK

“Trump said a tariff of 10% that applies to all British exports to the US was being removed on Scotch to help the industry work with American distillers.”

BBC WS backup

“President Trump has said he is removing some import tariffs and restrictions on Scottish whiskey. In a social media post, Mr Trump said King Charles and Queen Camilla, who have been visiting the US, had got him to do something that nobody else was able to do.”

BBC World Service

“President Trump has said he is removing some import tariffs and restrictions on Scottish whiskey.”

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