Trump Removes Whisky Tariffs After King Charles State Visit

US president announces removal of tariffs on Scotch whisky imports following King Charles's White House visit, delivering on what he called a request 'the King and Queen got me to do'

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Trump announced the removal of all tariffs on whisky imports following King Charles's state visit to the White House, calling it a gesture in honor of the British monarch.
The Scotch Whisky Association estimates the previous 10% tariff cost the industry £4m per week.
The announcement comes after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer negotiated a trade deal last May that reduced the tariff from 27.5% to 10% on most goods including whisky.

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Trump announced the removal of all tariffs on whisky imports following King Charles's state visit to the White House, calling it a gesture in honor of the British monarch. The Scotch Whisky Association estimates the previous 10% tariff cost the industry £4m per week. The announcement comes after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer negotiated a trade deal last May that reduced the tariff from 27.5% to 10% on most goods including whisky.

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