End of Trump tariffs on whisky sparks row between Scottish parties over claiming credit

Labour called SNP first minister John Swinney ‘shameless’ for claiming credit when it was the result of king’s US visit

Donald Trump’s announcement that he will lift punishing US tariffs on scotch whisky has been overshadowed by a row between rival Scottish party leaders over claiming credit for the decision.

The whisky industry and business leaders were delighted by the US president’s sudden announcement on his Truth Social network on Thursday that he would end the tariffs to mark the visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla.