Swinney to ‘strengthen’ Scotland-US links despite impact of tariffs

First Minister John Swinney wants to ‘strengthen’ links between Scotland and the US, despite the ‘increasingly volatile global economy’ (Andrew Milligan/PA) -

First Minister John Swinney has pledged his government will seek to “strengthen” the bonds between Scotland and the United States, despite the “increasingly volatile global economy”.

Mr Swinney’s determination comes despite new tariffs of 10% being imposed on all goods exported from Scotland to the US.