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Trump says he's lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visit

Trump says he's lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visit

Summary

President Donald Trump announced he will remove certain tariffs on Scotch whisky following a visit to the White House by King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The tariffs relate to the materials used in making whisky, particularly the wooden barrels used for aging Scotch and bourbon.

Key Facts

  • President Trump said he is lifting some tariffs on Scotch whisky.
  • The announcement came after King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the White House.
  • Trump posted about the change on social media.
  • The tariffs involve wooden barrels used to age Scotch whisky and bourbon.
  • It is unclear if the removal affects finished bottles of Scotch or just the materials to produce it.
  • The change aims to help Scotland and Kentucky cooperate on whisky and bourbon production.
  • President Trump said no one else had managed to get this change done before.
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