Whisky galore: Donald Trump’s tariffs and cost of living pressures create glut of undrunk Scotch
Concern over rural economies as distilleries left with a surplus that has forced some to pause or scale back production
Concern over rural economies as distilleries left with a surplus that has forced some to pause or scale back production

Industry body urges UK government to ‘vigorously’ pursue deals with other countries

The country’s booze market has long been mired in a web of levies and complex regulation

Market has been hit by Trump’s tariffs deterring US buyers

Trump’s tariff war brings with it unpredictability and a consequent loss of confidence

The country is one of the most exposed in Europe to Trump’s tariffs, intensifying fears that a golden era of growth will slow down

US president’s latest ‘reciprocal’ levies hit many countries that had struck deals with Washington