Donald Trump will be lifting tariffs on whisky from the UK, the US president said yesterday via Truth Social.

Despite tariff wars and rising prices, champagne remains important to US consumers, but producers are aware that they need to adapt to the changing market.

The drinks industry has been left in suspense after a trade court in the US blocked Donald Trump from imposing global import tariffs.

In what has been dubbed ‘Liberation Day’, US president Donald Trump has announced steep reciprocal tariffs.

India has slashed its tariffs on Bourbon whiskey from 150% to 100% after US president Donald Trump criticised levies in the South Asian market.

Both parties have expressed their delight by Saturday’s announcement that the US and EU have agreed to lift retaliatory tariffs on American whiskey.

The Distilled Spirits Council has said it looks forward to working with the Trump administration to expand access for US agricultural exports, including distilled spirits, in foreign markets.  

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