Trump to lift tariffs on scotch whisky after king’s US visit
President says decision made ‘in honor of the king and queen’ as industry officials call deal ‘significant boost’In a gesture of diplomatic fr...
Last updated: 2026-05-01 07:47:26 ET
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Updated May 1, 2026 7:32 AM ET
President Trump has eliminated tariffs on Scotch whisky, a reversal that is expected to recoup millions of dollars monthly for Scotland's economy. The move signals selective tariff relief despite broader protectionist rhetoric.
Scottish distillers and exporters benefit immediately from restored tariff-free access to U.S. markets. The move suggests Trump's tariff strategy is negotiable and responsive to political pressure, creating uncertainty around broader trade policy durability.
The tariff reversal demonstrates that Trump's trade policy is transactional rather than ideological, with geopolitical and economic allies receiving carve-outs while broader tariff architecture remains contested.
President says decision made ‘in honor of the king and queen’ as industry officials call deal ‘significant boost’In a gesture of diplomatic fr...
President Donald Trump says he's removing certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after this week’s White House visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom
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