Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit

Donald Trump has said he will remove all tariffs and restrictions on whisky imports in honour of King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the US.

The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.

He said the visit of the King and Queen "got me to do something that nobody else was able to do, without hardly even asking".

Industry representatives said distillers would be able to "breathe a little easier during a period of significant pressure on the sector".

The UK government confirmed this applies to all whisky tariffs, including on Irish whisky.

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney called it "tremendous news for Scotland".

Swinney added: "Millions of pounds were being lost every month from the Scottish economy."

He said Scotland was grateful to the King for the key role he played.