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On the recordJune 15, 2026
My visit to Kentucky aims to build on both that shared heritage and President Trump’s commitment to remove the tariff for whisky, in a very important overseas market for Scotch.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party

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Explaining the purpose of his visit to Kentucky.

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