Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit
The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.
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"I just took all the restrictions off, so Scotland and Kentucky can start dealing again."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Tremendous news for Scotland."
— John Swinney , Politician
"The industry's been losing around £4m a week in lost exports to the United States."
— Graeme Littlejohn , Executive
"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."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"People’s jobs were at stake. Millions of pounds were being lost every month from the Scottish economy."
— John Swinney , Politician
"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."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"People's jobs were at stake. Millions of pounds were being lost every month from the Scottish economy."
— John Swinney , Politician
"We applaud President Trump for working to restore a proven zero‑for‑zero model of fair, reciprocal trade between our two nations."
— Chris Swonger , Executive
"The King and Queen got me to do something that nobody else was able to do, without hardly even asking!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The King and Queen got me to do something that nobody else was able to do, without hardly even asking!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We applaud President Trump for working to restore a proven zero‑for‑zero model of fair, reciprocal trade between our two nations."
— Chris Swonger , Executive
"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."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The King and Queen got me to do something that nobody else was able to do, without hardly even asking!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Camilla is the wife of King Charles III.
King Charles III is the current monarch of the United Kingdom.
Chris Swonger is the president and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council in the U.S.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Graeme Littlejohn is the director of strategy for the Scotch Whisky Association.
First Minister of Scotland and member of the Scottish National Party.
King Charles is the current monarch of the United Kingdom.
King Charles III is the monarch of the United Kingdom.
First Lady of the United States known for her social initiatives.
Business Secretary who advocates for backing British technology companies.
Queen Camilla is the wife of King Charles III.
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The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.
President Donald Trump announced the removal of certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after the White House visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, aiming to enhance trade relations between the U.S. and the UK.
President Donald Trump announced the removal of certain tariffs on Scotch whisky following the White House visit by King Charles ... , aiming to enhance trade relations between the U.S. and the UK.
President Donald Trump announced the removal of certain tariffs on Scotch whisky following the White House visit by King Charles ... , aiming to enhance trade relations between the U.S. and the UK.
President Donald Trump announced the removal of certain tariffs on Scotch whisky following the state visit of King Charles III and Queen Cam ... to the White House, aiming to enhance trade relations between the U.S. and the UK.
President Donald Trump announced the removal of certain tariffs on Scotch whisky following the White House visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, aiming to enhance trade between Scotland and Kentucky, particularly concerning wooden barrels used in aging spirits.
President Donald Trump announced the removal of certain tariffs on Scotch whisky following the White House visit by King Charles ... , aiming to enhance trade relations between the U.S. and the UK.
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