Trump to lift whisky tariffs in honour of King Charles state visit

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Donald Trump has announced he will remove tariffs and restrictions on whisky imports in honour of King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the US.
The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with Kentucky on whisky and bourbon production.
Industry representatives welcomed the move, saying distillers would be able to "breathe a little easier" during a period of significant pressure on the sector.

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Donald Trump has announced he will remove tariffs and restrictions on whisky imports in honour of King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the US. The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with Kentucky on whisky and bourbon production. Industry representatives welcomed the move, saying distillers would be able to "breathe a little easier" during a period of significant pressure on the sector.

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