Revealed: Impact of Trump Tariffs on Scotch Whisky Exports Laid Bare
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Since US President Donald Trump artificially increased the price of Scottish whisky by tariffs, Americans prefer to use other spirits. The turnaround for the Scots is enormous.
Scotch Whisky Exports To United States Down 15% Since Tariffs Implemented - CLH News: Caterer, Licensee and Hotelier News - News for Pubs, Bars, Hotels and Restaurants
Share Post Share Email The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released figures for 2025 that show global exports of Scotch Whisky falling by -0.6% in value, and by -4.3% in volume, as the industry navigates significant challenges across multiple markets. Exports were valued at £5.36bn in 2025, with the equivalent of 1.3bn bottles exported around the world: 43 per second. Exports of Scotch Whisky, which previou…
Donald Trump's punitive tariffs reduced whisky exports from Scotland to the USA by four percent in 2025.
Scotch Whisky Exports Fall Amid Tariff Wars
Credit: Paul Teysen / Unsplash The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has revealed that global exports of Scotch fell by -0.6% in value to £5.36 billion (US$7.31bn) in 2025. The trade body attributed the decline to significant challenges, including a -4.3% drop in volume and the impact of tariffs in the crucial United States market. Exports in 2025 were equivalent to 1.3 billion bottles. This represents a decline from the £5.4bn recorded in 2024. T…
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