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’
TL;DR
- Donald Trump announced the removal of all US tariffs on whisky imports.
- The decision was made in honor of King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit to the White House.
- The Scotch Whisky Association called the deal a significant boost for the industry.
- The US had previously imposed a 10% tariff on most British goods, including whisky.
- The whisky market has suffered from higher levies and declining alcohol consumption.