Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 115124

Whisky: Import Controls

Tabled: 23 February 2026
Answered: 26 February 2026
Named Day

Question

Stephen Gethins

Scottish National PartyArbroath and Broughty Ferry

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with representatives of the Scotch Whisky industry on US tariffs.

Answer

Chris Bryant
We have had extensive and regular discussions with representatives of the Scotch Whisky industry throughout our negotiations with the US, as we do in relation to many other markets around the world. This engagement has helped us secure significant tariffs...

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