'I'll use Trump's Scottish links in tariff talks'

By Free Republic | Created at 2025-01-12 14:52:01 | Updated at 2025-01-16 13:44:17 3 days ago

'I'll use Trump's Scottish links in tariff talks'
BBC ^ | Jan 12 | BBC

Posted on 01/12/2025 6:36:21 AM PST by RandFan

The first minister has vowed to use Donald Trump's affinity for Scotland in a bid to avoid the prospect of tariffs being applied on imports to the US.

John Swinney said he had expressed the importance of trade between the countries, especially Scotch whisky, during a call he held with the US president-elect last month.

He said the issue of taxes was not directly discussed but said Trump spoke warmly about his Scottish roots and business links.

Trump, who will be inaugurated on 20 January, has repeatedly vowed to introduce tariffs on all imports to the US.

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Any Scotch fans here?

1 posted on 01/12/2025 6:36:21 AM PST by RandFan

To: RandFan

I’m fine with JD whiskey myself :)

2 posted on 01/12/2025 6:38:57 AM PST by dp0622 (Tried a coup, a fake tax story, tramp slander, Russia nonsense, impeachment and a virus. They lost.)

To: RandFan

Any Scotch fans here?

I have (lowland) Scots ancestors, but not a fan of what Scotland has become.

3 posted on 01/12/2025 6:39:47 AM PST by niteowl77

To: dp0622

I’m more of an Irish Whiskey fan, Jameson, Bushmill’s and McConnell’s in that order. I find Irish whiskeys to he smoother and more drinkable for me.

4 posted on 01/12/2025 6:49:14 AM PST by usafa92 (Donald J. Trump, 45th and 47th President of the United States of America!)

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