John Swinney urges Trump to exempt scotch whisky from 10% tariffs

<p>First minister says there is ‘window of opportunity’ as he holds talks with US president at Aberdeenshire golf resort </p><p>Scotland’s first minister has urged Donald Trump to exempt scotch whisky from <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/apr/02/trump-hits-uk-with-10-tariffs-as-he-ignites-global-trade-war">10% tariffs</a> as the leaders met before a lavish opening ceremony for a second golf course at the US president’s Aberdeenshire resort.</p><p>John Swinney said he believed there was “a window of opportunity” to look at the specific tariff, which is believed to be costing the scotch whisky industry £4m a week.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/29/john-swinney-urges-trump-to-exempt-scotch-whisky-from-tariffs">Continue reading...</a>