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First Minister pushes UK for deal on whisky tariffs

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December 05, 2025

SCOTLAND’S First Minister has said he is “waiting with expectation” for the UK Government to secure a deal to ensure Scottish whisky is exempt from US tariffs.

John Swinney has pushed for a deal that would cut the 10% levies on whisky entering America, and has met US President Donald Trump four times this year. The levies are said to be costing the industry around £4 million per week.

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