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John Swinney reacts to Trump tariffs on salmon, whisky and other exports

John Swinney will travel to the U.S. For Tartan Week to engage with business leaders and promote investment in Scotland, amid tariffs from President Donald Trump on UK exports including whisky and salmon.
A spokesman for Swinney stated there are no plans for meetings with U.S. Officials during this visit, which aims to strengthen ties.
During the visit, the Scottish Chamber of Commerce plans to sign a memorandum of understanding with its New York counterpart to enhance bilateral trade.
Swinney emphasized the need for ongoing engagement with the UK Government on the issue of tariffs, stating they are damaging to economic activity.

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