Swinney Raises Bulk Whisky Concerns
Scotland leader John Swinney raised bulk Scotch whisky tariff concerns during his recent visit to India. Indian tax officials are currently investigating import classifications for major distillers.
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Scotland's leader John Swinney raised concerns over bulk Scotch whisky exports with the India government during an official visit ending this week. The diplomatic push follows a trade dispute over tax exclusions on spirit concentrates. The friction threatens commercial gains from the recent United Kingdom-India free-trade agreement, which implemented tariff cuts in July.
