As the British state visit to the United States concluded, President Donald Trump announced he would remove the tariffs on Scottish whiskey in honour of King Charles.
The US leader announced on Truth Social that he was removing all tariffs on whiskey in honour of the King and Queen Camilla.
He wrote, “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.”
He also stated, “The King and Queen got me to do something that nobody else was able to do, without hardly even asking!”
Queen Camilla, King Charles, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok
The industry in both Kentucky and Scotland has been hurt by the tariffs imposed.
Regarding the announcement, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said, “The King has been informed of President Trump’s warm gesture and sends his sincere gratitude for a decision that will make an important difference to the British whisky industry and the livelihoods it supports.
“His Majesty will be raising a dram to the President’s thoughtfulness and generous hospitality as he departs the US after a most enjoyable State Visit for both Their Majesties in this special anniversary year.”
King Charles and Queen Camilla were on a state visit to the United States from Monday, 27 April to Thursday, 30 April. The couple have now travelled to Bermuda to visit the Commonwealth country.
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