Guardian UK30.04.2026BusinessUnited Kingdom
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'
En resumen
- 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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