Trump Lifts Some Scotch Whisky Tariffs After King Charles Visit
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he is removing certain tariffs on Scotch whisky following a White House visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla. Trump posted on social media that the King and Queen got him to do something nobody else could. He specifically mentioned lifting tariffs and restrictions on whiskey related to Scotland's ability to work with Kentucky on whiskey and bourbon, particularly regarding wooden barrels used for aging. It remains unclear whether the tariffs are being lifted on bottles of Scotch or on materials used to produce alcohol in both countries. The White House did not respond to clarification requests, but Scotland and industry lobbyists interpreted the post as removing tariffs on Scotch.
Key facts
- Trump announced lifting some tariffs on Scotch whisky on Thursday.
- The announcement followed a White House visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla.
- Trump posted on social media that the King and Queen got him to do something nobody else could.
- The tariffs and restrictions are related to whiskey and bourbon involving Scotland and Kentucky.
- Trump mentioned wooden barrels used for aging Scotch and bourbon.
- It is unclear if tariffs on bottles of Scotch or on materials are being lifted.
- The White House did not respond to emails seeking clarification.
- Scotland and industry lobbyists interpreted the post as removing tariffs on Scotch.
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Institutions
- White House
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- United States
- Scotland
- Kentucky
- Joint Base Andrews
- Maryland