US EditionDonald Trump Showed 'Willingness' to Move on Whisky Tariffs, Says Swinney
ABERDEENSHIRE, SCOTLAND, JUL 29 – John Swinney will seek a 10% tariff exemption on Scotch whisky exports and urge US support for a Gaza ceasefire during talks with Donald Trump, aiming to boost Scotland's economy.
- First Minister John Swinney met US President Donald Trump in Scotland on Monday and Tuesday to discuss tariffs and other key issues during Trump's visit.
- The meetings followed longstanding concerns over a 10% tariff on Scottish whisky costing the industry £4 million weekly and opposition from the local council to Trump's golf development.
- Swinney urged Trump to consider exempting whisky from tariffs and proposed US Customs pre-clearance at Edinburgh Airport while sharing broader topics including the Scottish economy and the Gaza conflict.
- Swinney expressed that eliminating the tariffs would greatly benefit employment opportunities in Scotland and described his meeting with Trump as enjoyable.
- The talks suggested potential for tariff relief benefiting Scottish exports and strengthening US-Scotland ties ahead of further official discussions and Trump's scheduled golf course opening.
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