Here's A Deal: Scottish First Minister John Swinney on talks with US President Donald J Trump
Could Scotch whisky be exempted from US tariffs?
In this episode, after his whirlwind visit last week to meet US President Donald J Trump at the White House, Scotland's First Minister John Swinney joins John Beattie to discuss the prospects of a deal on US tariffs on Scotch whisky.
Ten percent US tariffs are costing the Scotch whisky industry £4 million a week, Mr Swinney says.
But Scotland, he adds, imports $300 million worth of Kentucky bourbon barrels every year. And tariffs are having an impact on that trade too.
"I'd also had the fortunate position to meet with one of the cask producers…
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