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John Swinney is to meet President Trump in the Oval Office later today to press the case for Scotch whisky tariffs to be reformed. ‌

The First Minister will visit the White House to personally lobby Trump on why Scotland's most famous export should be spared the 10 per cent levy slapped on it by the Republican leader. ‌

The meeting is set to last around thirty minutes. ‌

It is understood a reduction in tariffs, rather than outright abolition, would be seen by the SNP Government as a major victory.

The SNP leader has undertaken a series of trade and political meetings – involving both main US political parties - during his brief trip to the US.

Prior to the meeting at the White House, the First Minister met representatives and member companies of the Distilled Spirits C

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