John Swinney Heads to Kentucky for Further Whisky Trade Talks
The visit aims to strengthen ties with bourbon leaders and build on a U.S. pledge to remove a 10% whisky tariff.
- First Minister John Swinney is heading to Kentucky to solidify President Donald Trump's commitment to remove the 10% tariff on Scotch whisky, building on prior negotiations.
- Swinney previously negotiated the exemption with President Trump in the Oval Office after the Scottish Government identified tariff removal as a priority when whisky exports to America fell by more than 9% in volume.
- During the visit, Swinney will tour a distillery with the Congressional Bourbon Caucus and co-host a lunch with bourbon leaders, emphasizing that Scotch and Kentucky bourbon share a "deep, long-standing connection."
- Millions of used bourbon barrels travel annually from Kentucky to Scotland to age Scotch, anchoring an industry partnership worth around £933 million to Scotland's economy.
- The trip follows Swinney's visit to Boston last week, where he watched Scotland compete in the World Cup, extending his diplomatic presence in America for trade and cultural engagement.
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Making progress on Scotch whisky tariffs - First Minister to visit Kentucky
Scotch whisky exporters stand to benefit as the Scottish Government continues to help secure an end to increased US tariffs, protecting hundreds of millions of pounds in trade. Following his visit to Boston to support Scotland during their first World Cup finals since 1998, First Minister John Swinney will visit Kentucky to build on President Trump's commitment to remove the 10% tariff for whisky.
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