{"id":26625,"date":"2026-05-01T13:52:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T13:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/26625\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T13:52:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T13:52:27","slug":"king-charles-tour-latest-trump-drops-uk-whisky-tariff-in-honour-of-royal-us-visit-as-monarch-lands-in-bermuda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/26625\/","title":{"rendered":"King Charles tour latest: Trump drops UK whisky tariff \u2018in honour\u2019 of royal US visit as monarch lands in Bermuda"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>The King’s schedule in Bermuda<\/p>\n

During the first full day of the tour, the King will visit Trunk Island, home to the \u201cLiving Classroom,\u201d an initiative which helps young people understand the island\u2019s ecosystem and encourages environmental stewardship.<\/p>\n

In the capital Hamilton, Charles will be received at City Hall by the Premier of Bermuda and the Mayor of Hamilton, who will present local councillors.<\/p>\n

Charles will also meet Bermuda-born Michael Frith \u2013 designer of many of the Muppets characters \u2013 and his wife, Kathryn Mullen, who will briefly showcase their internationally acclaimed puppetry work and explain the Bermudian inspiration behind aspects of their work.<\/p>\n

At the Royal Naval Dockyard, the King will visit the Keep Yard and join members of the public to watch a performance by the National Gombey Dance Troupe.<\/p>\n

Charles will end the day with a garden party at Government House featuring a cross-section of people representing Bermudian life.<\/p>\n

Daniel Haygarth1 May 2026 11:53<\/p>\n

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Daniel Haygarth1 May 2026 10:51<\/p>\n

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Dan Haygarth1 May 2026 10:20<\/p>\n

<\/a>End of whisky tariffs ‘most welcome announcement’<\/p>\n

Charandeep Singh, chief executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, described the ending of tariffs as a \u201cmost welcome announcement which will deliver major benefits both sides of the Atlantic\u201d.<\/p>\n

He stated: \u201cWe know from extensive discussions during our own recent trade visit to the USA that an enormous amount of work has been going on behind the scenes to bring about this change \u2013 and credit is very much due to the whisky industry and both Scottish and UK governments for their determined efforts.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe USA is the most important export market for Scotch, worth close to \u00a31 billion, and it\u2019s a wonderful way to round off this week\u2019s state visit with His Majesty the King sealing a great deal for the sector.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe should raise a glass following President Trump\u2019s announcement \u2013 and look forward to further strengthening the special business relationships between our economies.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dan Haygarth1 May 2026 10:03<\/p>\n

<\/a>Whisky bosses in Scotland hail decision to remove tariffs\"TheThe Scotch whisky industry has been concerned about tariffs (David Cheskin\/PA) (PA Wire)<\/p>\n

Scotch whisky bosses are hoping a deal to remove tariffs on sales to the US will be brought in as soon as possible, hailing it as a \u201csignificant boost\u201d to the sector.<\/p>\n

Tariffs of 10 per cent in the United States had been costing the industry in Scotland \u201cabout \u00a34 million a week in lost export\u201d, Graeme Littlejohn, of the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), said \u2013 adding that this amounted to \u201c\u00a3150 million in total over the last 12 months since the tariff has been in place\u201d.<\/p>\n

But with Donald Trump having announced that tariffs will be removed following the King\u2019s state visit, he welcomed the \u201cfantastic news for the industry\u201d.<\/p>\n

Mr Littlejohn, SWA director of strategy and communications, told BBC Radio Scotland\u2019s Breakfast programme that the move was a \u201cdemonstration of the soft power of the monarch and what he can bring to the United Kingdom\u201d.<\/p>\n

Speaking about Charles, he added: \u201cHe is clearly passionate about the industry, he has visited many distilleries before.\u201d<\/p>\n

However he said that \u201cmonths and months of work\u201d had taken place involving negotiators to get to this point.<\/p>\n

Mr Littlejohn stated: \u201cThe King was the royal sparkle at the end of a lot of work to get a deal over the line here, this doesn\u2019t happen overnight.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cThe fact that these tariffs are now going to be removed\u2026 is a real boost for the industry, and distillers will breath a little easier during a time of significant pressure on the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

The SWA director continued: \u201cThe impact of these tariffs has been significant, the US is the industry\u2019s largest global market, around 20% of global exports of Scotch whisky goes to the United States, around \u00a31 billion a year.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo any tariff into a market of that size is going to have a significant impact.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis tariff has definitely cost jobs, it has definitely paused investment in the industry and it has definitely been a significant period of strain on the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dan Haygarth1 May 2026 09:47<\/p>\n

<\/a>Full story: King Charles \u2018raising a dram\u2019 to Trump after president announces removal of tariffs on Scottish whisky<\/p>\n

Dan Haygarth1 May 2026 09:20<\/p>\n

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Dan Haygarth1 May 2026 08:44<\/p>\n

<\/a>In pictures: The King’s Thursday visit to Shenandoah National Park\"InterpretationInterpretation park ranger Karl Rand, left, shows King Charles III, right, the topography of Shenandoah National Park inside Dickey Ridge Visitor Centre (Getty)\"KingKing Charles III visits Shenandoah National Park (Getty)\"ParkPark service interpretation park ranger Karl Rand (L) greets King Charles III in Dickey Ridge Visitor Centre at Shenandoah National Park (Getty)<\/p>\n

Dan Haygarth1 May 2026 08:20<\/p>\n

<\/a>Trump to remove tariffs on whisky after King’s visit<\/p>\n

President Donald Trump will lift tariffs on Scottish whisky after the King and Queen\u2019s visit to the US.<\/p>\n

Mr Trump said it was Charles and Camilla\u2019s intervention that prompted the decision to lift the tariffs on Scottish whisky, announced soon after they said their goodbyes at the end of their state visit.<\/p>\n

Mark Kent, chief executive of the Scotch Whisky Association, said \u201cdistillers can breathe a little easier\u201d following the move.<\/p>\n

The development will vindicate Downing Street\u2019s decision to send the King on a trip, viewed by some as highly risky, to repair the UK-US special relationship.<\/p>\n

Mr Trump said in a social media post that while \u201cpeople have wanted to do this for a long time\u201d the King and Queen \u201cgot me to do something that nobody else was able to do\u201d.<\/p>\n

In response, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: \u201cThe King has been informed of President Trump\u2019s warm gesture and sends his sincere gratitude for a decision that will make an important difference to the British whisky industry and the livelihoods it supports.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis Majesty will be raising a dram to the president\u2019s thoughtfulness and generous hospitality as he departs the US after a most enjoyable state visit for both their majesties in this special anniversary year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dan Haygarth1 May 2026 07:49<\/p>\n

<\/a>Charles arrives in Bermuda after US tour<\/p>\n

King Charles III has arrived in Bermuda following the end of his four-day US state visit, making his first trip to the British overseas territory as the monarch.<\/p>\n

He made a low-key arrival in the capital, Hamilton, with a formal ceremonial welcome expected on Friday. Queen Camilla is not accompanying him on this leg of the tour.<\/p>\n

King Charles arrives in Bermuda for a three-day royal trip<\/p>\n

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