By Douglas Fraser
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Whisky isn’t the only Scottish drink dealing with Trump’s new tariffs.
US imports of beer, gin and other alcoholic drinks are also subject to the 10% rate.
And the President’s blanket 10% tariff on imports from countries around the world still applies to most UK items.
However, a deal signed in May reduced tariffs on key areas such as UK exports of cars.
It’s a side deal like this which the whisky industry is lobbying for.
Other sectors seeking exemptions, or looking to head off further industry-specific tariffs from the US, include pharmaceuticals, financial services and machinery and technology.
Plenty of industries will be arguing for a special pass on paying US import taxes. But could Scotch whisky have the winning arguments for achieving that goal?
