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Douglas Alexander Accuses John Swinney of 'Playing Politics' over Whisky with Donald Trump Meeting

The Scottish Government seeks removal of a 10% tariff costing the whisky industry £4 million weekly, amid political controversy over official photos of a Trump-Swinney meeting.

Summary by The Scotsman
The Scottish Secretary said the First Minister had misrepresented his own role

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The ScotsmanThe Scotsman
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Douglas Alexander accuses John Swinney of 'playing politics' over whisky with Donald Trump meeting

The Scottish Secretary said the First Minister had misrepresented his own role

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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The Herald ScotlandThe Herald Scotland
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Scotch whisky in spotlight but what is big picture as Swinney makes move?

Scotch whisky has been in the spotlight with talks between John Swinney and Donald Trump on tariffs. What is the big picture?

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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Scottish Government erases official photos of Donald Trump and John Swinney meeting

THE Scottish Government erased pictures of John Swinney and Donald Trump meeting in the White House, The National can reveal.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The National broke the news in Glasgow, United Kingdom on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
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