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Trump lifts tariffs on whiskey ‘in honor of the King and Queen’ after state visit

The Independent·Brittney Donovan·about 1 month ago
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Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. All News Sport Culture Lifestyle Trump says he's lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after King Charles and Queen Camilla’s US visit (Getty Images) US President Donald Trump has said he will lift tariffs and restrictions on whiskey and bourbon “in honor of the King and Queen.” Trump made the announcement after the royals left Washington, D.C. following a whirlwind state visit which saw them visit several states. Shortly after they said goodbye to Trump at the White House, he wrote on Truth Social, “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 added, “People have wanted to do…

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