Trade body for Scotland’s whisky industry
The US has ended the 10% tariffs on Scotch whisky following high-level talks and a royal visit, with industry groups calling the move a boost amid ongoing post-pandemic demand shifts. Officials say the change is a step in strengthening transatlantic trade, though the exact effective date remains to be confirmed.
Scotland has benefited from the removal of a 10% US whisky tariff, with officials saying tariff-free trade will boost jobs, investment and growth. The move comes alongside new US levies on other UK imports, in a year of tense trade talks.