Published: 1 May 2026

BritishAmerican Business Welcomes Removal of Scotch Whisky Tariffs

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Contact: Dominic Parker, Associate Director, Communications & Media
 dparker@babinc.org | 020 7290 9882

BritishAmerican Business CEO Duncan Edwards said:

“We should all raise a glass to the removal of whisky tariffs after this week’s successful state visit.

“This is really positive news for producers on both sides of the Atlantic – from Scotland to Kentucky. The sector has faced real uncertainty and frustration throughout the negotiation process, so today’s decision will come as a welcome relief.

“We hope to see both governments build on the goodwill from this visit to keep UK-US economic cooperation moving forward and resolve remaining tariff barriers.”

About BritishAmerican Business

BritishAmerican Business is the leading transatlantic trade association incorporating the British-American Chamber of Commerce in the US and the American Chamber of Commerce in the UK.

We are committed to strengthening the economic corridor between the United States and the United Kingdom by supporting policies and actions that protect and enhance the environment for transatlantic trade and investment on behalf of our members.

We convene and serve a growing network of companies and business leaders through networking opportunities, bespoke programming and marketing platforms. We actively promote trade and investment and support those who make the transatlantic corridor part of their business growth ambition.