Donald Trump announced the removal of all tariffs and restrictions on whisky imports into the United States. The decision includes all whisky products, such as Scotch and Irish whisky, as part of a gesture linked to the recent state visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla.
The move affects tariffs previously imposed under the Trump administration, which added 10% to import costs. It also addresses the potential return of a 25% charge on single malts, which were previously suspended.
The Scottish and UK governments had previously lobbied for tariff reductions. The change is expected to ease financial pressure on the Scottish whisky industry, which had been losing millions monthly due to the tariffs.