UKNoticeOfficial ✓July 24, 2026· GOV.UK
Big win for Scotch whisky as US tariffs are lifted
What happened
From today, whisky products will have zero tariffs in the US. This policy action lifts tariffs that previously applied to these goods.
Why it matters
The removal of tariffs should make Scotch whisky more competitive and accessible in the US market. This policy action represents a 'big win' for the Scotch whisky industry.
Who it affects
- ›Scotch whisky producers
- ›Businesses exporting whisky to the US
- ›Consumers of whisky in the US
Receipts
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