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John Swinney should spend more time on domestic issues than seeking a deal with the US on Scotch whisky, the Scottish Secretary has said.

The First Minister has pushed hard for an exemption to tariffs imposed by the US administration of Donald Trump , meeting the president four times this year.

The levies are said to be costing the industry around £4 million per week.

But the First Minister’s efforts have been met with derision from Westminster , which holds the powers over international trade.

Speaking to BBC Radio Scotland on Friday ahead of a meeting with US Am

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