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First Minister John Swinney has said he will raise tariffs on Scotch whisky in talks with the US ambassador.

Warren Stephens will visit John Swinney at Bute House in Edinburgh on Saturday morning, before the pair take in the Scotland v USA rugby match at Murrayfield.

Mr Swinney has this year feverishly pursued a deal that would cut the 10% levy on Scotch whisky, meeting with President Donald Trump on four occasions, including a visit to the White House.

Saturday’s meeting comes following talks between Mr Stephens and Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander on Friday.

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