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Katrine Bussey

Forbes calls on UK ministers to strike trade deal with US after Trump tariffs

Kate Forbes has urged the UK Government to strike a trade deal with the US (Jane Barlow/PA) -

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has called on the UK Government to leave no stone unturned in efforts to secure a trade deal with America, as she warned tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump will impact on some of Scotland’s key industries.

Kate Forbes said the Scotch Whisky Association had already estimated the 10% tariff imposed by the billionaire politician could result in between £200 million and £400 million worth of export losses annually.

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