Overview
- President Trump announced on Truth Social that he will remove the Scotch whisky tariff following King Charles III's state visit.
- The 10% duty on U.K. goods that covered Scotch cut U.S. imports by about 15% and cost roughly £4 million per week, according to industry figures.
- Industry leaders said the levy had cost jobs and stalled investment, and they urged the government to make the change take effect quickly.
- The Scotch Whisky Association and producers such as Ian Macleod Distillers welcomed the plan and said it would rebuild ties with American whiskey makers.
- Commentators warned the move still needs formal action and could be delayed or reversed, while some producers asked the U.S. to drop tariffs on other U.K. spirits and Irish whiskey to restore stable trading rules.