Trump Lifts Whiskey Tariffs At King Charles III’s Behest
President Donald Trump announced the removal of tariffs on whiskey imports from the United Kingdom following a visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The decision comes after a period of strained trade relations, including a 10% reciprocal tariff imposed by Trump the previous year. The move was welcomed by the Scotch Whisky Association, which had reported significant export declines due to the tariffs.
- ▪President Donald Trump lifted tariffs on U.K. whiskey imports after a visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
- ▪The tariffs, initially set at 10%, were imposed in April 2025 and were projected to rise to 35% in July 2026.
- ▪The Scotch Whisky Association reported a 15% drop in export volume and a £933 million value loss in U.S. exports due to the tariffs.
- ▪Trump cited cooperation between Scotland and Kentucky’s whiskey industries and the influence of the royal visit as reasons for the decision.
- ▪The U.K. and U.S. had previously reached a deal in May 2025 allowing tariff-free entry of American spirits like bourbon into the U.K.
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Business Trump Lifts Whiskey Tariffs At King Charles III’s Behest (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Derek VanBuskirk Reporter April 30, 2026 4:10 PM ET April 30, 2026 4:10 PM ET Derek VanBuskirk Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); In light of a visit from the United Kingdom’s royal family, President Donald Trump announced the end of tariffs and restrictions on whiskey Thursday.
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