Scottish whisky: malt, grain or blended spirit made under strict rules
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.
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.
Export growth across Scotland is being driven by mid‑market industrial and manufacturing firms, with energy, subsea services, engineering and food supply chains posting strong international sales. The latest Export 100 rankings show firms expanding through global demand and long‑term contracts, not domestic expansion, while defence and aerospace are among the advanced markets seen.