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John 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.
·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Scottish First Minister flies to US to push for lower whisky tariffs
John Swinney has flown to Washington D.C. to negotiate a better deal on Scotch whisky tariffs.
·London, United Kingdom
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