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Scotch whisky levy lifted as Trump imposes new wave of US tariffs
The Scottish government is happy. The US will not have a 10% tax on Scotch whisky anymore. This decision was made after King Charles visited the US. The Scottish government thinks this is good for business.
The US President has made new taxes on other things. These new taxes are part of a bigger plan. The Scottish government is glad the whisky tax is gone, even with the new taxes. They hope this will help the whisky industry.
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