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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on the 30th (local time) that he would abolish tariffs on Scotch whisky, a major product of Scotland, UK, for King Charles III of the UK, who concluded his four-day state visit to the United States.
President Trump wrote on his social media, Truth Social, that "To commemorate the King and Queen of England, who have just departed the White House and are returning to their beautiful country, I will abolish tariffs and restrictions on whisky so that Scotland can cooperate with Kentucky on whisky-bourbon issues."
The whisky tariffs that President Trump announced he would withdraw appear to refer to the 10% tariff imposed on most British products under a new trade agreement reached between the two countries last year.
President Trump added, "People have wanted this for a long time, especially given the active trade between countries regarding wooden barrels (used in whisky production)."
He further stated, "The King and Queen did not even ask, but I was able to do what no one else could," adding, "It was a great honor to host both of them in the United States."
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