Scotch whisky levy lifted as Trump imposes new wave of US tariffs
馃摪 source: bbc_business 路 馃捈 business
trump lifted the 10% levy on scotch whisky imports, originally imposed in april 2025, as part of a broader tariff announcement hitting hundreds of trading partners. the deal also lets us bourbon and casks enter the uk tariff-free. the scotch whisky association says the tariff cost the industry about 拢150m, with the us market worth 拢933m in 2025. first minister john swinney called it a win for both sides, crediting king charles' state visit and a team scotland approach. the levy had been due to rise to 25% for single malts earlier this year.
why it matters: removal of whisky tariffs lowers costs for scotch exporters and strengthens us-uk trade ties amid broader tariff tensions.
source: bbc_business
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