UK Trade Minister Liz Truss wrote in a Telegraph op-ed that US tariffs on Scotch whisky are “unacceptable and unfair”. “I cannot be clearer about that,” she added. “Whisky-making is one of our great industries and a jewel in our national crown.” Truss pledged to “fight to consign these unfair tariffs to the bin of history”
She also stated her position as “I firmly believe free and fair trade remains the best way forward for the world and for Britain”. Regarding the trade negotiations with Japan, “we have consensus on the major elements of a deal that will go beyond the agreement the EU has with Japan.” She is targeting to complete the trade deal with Japan by the end of August.
