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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Swinney Sees 'Real Chance' Of Whisky Tariff Deal With Trump
Caption: Swinney sees ‘real chance’ of whisky tariff deal with Trump. First Minister John Swinney says there’s now a real chance of striking a special trade deal for Scotch whisky with President Donald Trump, following talks in the White House. Swinney argues the UK government had failed to make whisky a priority in trade discussions but claims he put the issue firmly on Trump’s radar during the summer. The Scottish government is pushing for a cut, or even removal, of the ten percent import tax on Scotch entering the US which the industry says costs four million pounds every week. After meeting Trump in Washington, Swinney said the president took his arguments seriously during their 50-minute discussion. He admits negotiations won’t be easy, since Trump “believes in tariffs,” but insists a better deal is now possible. The UK government says whisky exports are central to its wider trade strategy and that it’s working with the US to finalise an agreement as soon as possible. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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