US tariffs risk recession and Scotland must be ready to deal with it – Swinney

First Minister John Swinney held a press conference at his official residence in Edinburgh Bute House, Edinburgh (Jeff Mitchell/PA) - (PA Wire)

Tariffs imposed by the US risk causing a recession, Scotland’s First Minister has said.

John Swinney warned of the economic impact of the policy decisions taken by the Trump administration, saying it would likely cause damage if the Scottish Government fails to take action, but insisted that the “time is right” for Scotland to become an independent country.