‘Absurd to have tariffs on Scotch whisky exports’: Boris Johnson

“I think that tariffs on Scotch whisky would be absolutely absurd - a point that we have made repeatedly to our friends in the United States,” Johnson said.

business Updated: Sep 05, 2019 12:40 IST

Reuters

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Boris Johnson said it would be absurd to have Scotch whisky tariffs. (Bloomberg photo)

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it would be absurd to have tariffs on Scotch whisky exports, answering a question in parliament on Wednesday about a possible trade deal with the United States.

“I think that tariffs on Scotch whisky would be absolutely absurd - a point that we have made repeatedly to our friends in the United States,” Johnson said.

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First Published: Sep 05, 2019 11:48 IST