US EditionJohn Swinney to visit US for Scotch whisky talks
John Swinney is pressing US officials to remove a 10% tariff that costs the Scotch whisky industry £4 million weekly in lost exports, affecting jobs and investment.
- On Monday, First Minister John Swinney flew to Washington DC to press for better US trade terms for Scotch whisky, joined by a Scotch Whisky Association delegation to engage the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States ahead of President Donald Trump's state visit next week.
- The 10% tariff has left the Scotch whisky industry losing £4 million a week in exports, threatening investment and jobs for more than 20,000 workers.
- He will be met by UK diplomats in Washington and meet UK Ambassador Lord Mandelson, stay at the UK Embassy in Washington DC, and engage with key members of the US Congress on Tuesday.
- The delegation will argue that reducing tariffs benefits both the United States and Scotland, but officials caution no deal is expected during the two‑day visit.
- About a fifth of Scotch is exported to the United States market, highlighting the Scotch whisky industry's dependence and trade links through Kentucky Bourbon casks; this is First Minister John Swinney's second trip this year.
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John Swinney flies to Washington to push for lower whisky tariffs
During the trip, the First Minister will undertake a series of engagements including meetings with representatives and member companies of both the SWA, Discus and their respective member companies.
John Swinney to visit US for Scotch whisky talks - Kahawatungu
First Minister John Swinney is flying to the United States to make a fresh appeal for better trade terms for Scotch whisky. US President Donald Trump has imposed a 10% tax, known as a tariff, on whisky and most other UK goods when they enter the US market. The Scotch whisky Association (SWA) has argued for an exemption or a relaxation of the rules for the lucrative export. It is understood that both the Scottish and UK governments are supportive…
First Minister in Washington with the Scotch Whisky Association
John Swinney flew to Washington D.C. on Monday to press for a better deal on Scotch Whisky tariffs with the US. The current tariffs are costing £4 million per week. With just over a week to go before President Trump’s second State Visit to the UK, the First Minister is joined on the trip by […] The post First Minister in Washington with the Scotch Whisky Association appeared first on The Edinburgh Reporter.
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