由于与特朗普和印度的谈判正在进行, 英国总理斯特玛 (Starmer) 敦促美国降低对苏格兰威士忌的关税. UK PM Starmer pushes for lower U.S. tariffs on Scotch whisky amid ongoing talks with Trump and India.

总理基尔·斯塔默(Keir Starmer)决心在影响苏格兰威士忌出口的美国关税方面取得有利结果,目前为10%,强调该行业对苏格兰经济的重要性。 Prime Minister Keir Starmer is determined to secure a favorable outcome on U.S. tariffs affecting Scotch whisky exports, currently at 10%, emphasizing the industry’s importance to Scotland’s economy. 他确认在最近的一次国家访问期间向美国总统唐纳德·特朗普提出了这个问题,并说谈判仍在进行中。 He confirmed raising the issue with U.S. President Donald Trump during a recent state visit and said negotiations are ongoing. Starmer还强调了加速与印度的贸易协定的潜在好处,这可以为苏格兰威士忌开辟新的市场。 Starmer also highlighted the potential benefits of accelerating a trade deal with India, which could open new markets for Scotch whisky. 苏格兰政府,包括第一大臣约翰·斯温尼,积极游说减免关税。 斯温尼最近在华盛顿特区与特朗普会晤时强调,美国和印度贸易领域的进展对该部门的未来至关重要,尽管尚未达成最后协议。 The Scottish Government, including First Minister John Swinney, has actively lobbied for tariff relief, with Swinney recently meeting Trump in Washington, D.C. Starmer stressed that progress on both U.S. and Indian trade fronts is crucial for the sector’s future, though no final agreement has been reached.