Story perspectives

Trump Cuts 10% Scotch Tariff After Royal White House Visit

5/1/2026

29 7

Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump announced the removal of the 10% Scotch whisky tariff after King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s White House visit.
Distilled Spirits Council said the move restores a zero-for-zero trade model, giving certainty to U.S. and British spirits producers.
Mark Kent warned that exports fell 15% and losses reached about £4 million weekly, while First Minister John Swinney called the removal a “tremendous success” for the Scottish economy.

1 of 1

Story summary

President Donald Trump announced the removal of the 10% Scotch whisky tariff after King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s White House visit.
Distilled Spirits Council said the move restores a zero-for-zero trade model, giving certainty to U.S. and British spirits producers.
Mark Kent warned that exports fell 15% and losses reached about £4 million weekly, while First Minister John Swinney called the removal a “tremendous success” for the Scottish economy.