President Donald Trump declared the elimination of tariffs on Scottish whisky as a mark of respect for Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla, following their state visit.
Shortly after bidding adieu to the British royals at the White House on Thursday, Trump announced on his Truth Social, saying, “The King and Queen got me to do something that nobody else was able to do, without hardly even asking!”
He further explained that the removal of tariffs and restrictions applies specifically to Scotland’s trade with Kentucky, a state renowned for its bourbon production, especially in relation to wooden barrels.
The British Royal visit to the U.S. was officially meant to celebrate transatlantic ties ahead of America’s 250th Independence Day anniversary. However, it also focused on resetting the strained relationship between the nations amid Trump’s dissatisfaction with UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer over the lack of co-operation on several issues.
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