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John Swinney: “I have consistently made the case to exempt Scotch whisky from the 10% tariff and was pleased by the president’s…”

On the recordJune 15, 2026
I have consistently made the case to exempt Scotch whisky from the 10% tariff and was pleased by the president’s announcement that he would remove the tariff for whisky following the state visit earlier this year.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party

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Commenting on tariff exemption for Scotch whisky.

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