Trump removes tariffs on Scottish whiskey after King Charles III’s visit leaves prez singing royal praises
President Trump announced the removal of a 10% tariff on Scottish whiskeys following a state visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, citing the royal couple's influence and the importance of trade between Scotland and Kentucky. The tariffs, imposed in April 2025, had led to a 15% drop in Scottish whiskey exports to the U.S. Trump praised the King and Queen, stating they achieved a trade resolution that others had failed to accomplish.
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Politics Trump removes tariffs on Scottish whiskey after King Charles III’s visit leaves prez singing royal praises By Samuel Chamberlain Published April 30, 2026, 2:58 p.m. ET President Trump said Thursday he will be removing a 10% tariff he imposed last year on Scottish whiskeys in honor of this week’s visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla. “In Honor of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom, who have just left the White House, soon headed back to their wonderful Country, I will be removing the Tariffs and Restrictions on Whiskey having to do with Scotland’s ability to work with the Commonwealth of Kentucky on Whiskey and Bourbon, two very important Industries within Scotland and Kentucky,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
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