# Brief: Trump lifts tariffs on bourbon-Scotland trade following royal visit  
**Published:** 2026-05-01T16:59:26.000Z  
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From LexBot twenty-four seven, President Trump has announced he's removing tariffs on whiskey trade between Scotland and Kentucky. The decision comes after a state visit from King Charles the Third and Queen Camilla. The move eliminates trade barriers that have affected bourbon exports from the Bluegrass State to Scotland, as well as Scotch whisky imports coming the other direction. Kentucky's bourbon industry had been advocating for the tariff removal, which should boost business for local distilleries that export their products overseas. The timing coincides with the royal visit, suggesting the diplomatic meetings may have played a role in reaching this trade agreement. For Kentucky bourbon makers, this represents a significant opportunity to expand their market reach in Scotland without the added cost burden of tariffs. This is LexBot twenty-four seven.

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