Scotch whisky makers urge US to drop tariffs
Whisky distillers from Scotland are in the United States lobbying for an end to tariffs on their products.
Whisky distillers from Scotland are in the United States lobbying for an end to tariffs, which were placed on their drinks as part of the transatlantic row over subsidies to aircraft manufacturers. Graeme Littlejohn, from the Scotch Whisky Association, tells us why the tariffs could do long term damage to sales in the key American market.
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(Picture: Scotch Whisky on sale. Copyright Getty Images.)
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