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Trump and Swinney discuss Scotch whisky tariffs at the White House

Will President Trump give Scottish farmers a timely boost by removing tariffs on Scotch whisky?

Chris Brayford
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President Trump and Scottish First Minister meet at the White House to discuss Scotch whisky tariffs. "For our great whiskey sectors to continue to thrive, we need a permanent return to zero-for-zero tariffs, which will benefit distillers, farmers and hospitality workers throughout Scotland and the US."
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President Trump and Scottish First Minister meet at the White House to discuss Scotch whisky tariffs. "For our great whiskey sectors to continue to thrive, we need a permanent return to zero-for-zero tariffs, which will benefit distillers, farmers and hospitality workers throughout Scotland and the US."

First Minister John Swinney has pressed US President Donald Trump about the need to reduce Scotch whisky tariffs. On Tuesday (September 9), President Trump and the Scottish First Minister held a 50-minute...

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