- First Minister John Swinney met President Donald Trump in the Oval Office to discuss Scotch whisky tariffs.
- Swinney advocated for a "zero-for-zero" tariff deal, highlighting the nearly £1 billion value of whisky exports to the US.
- The 50-minute meeting took place in Washington D.C. ahead of President Trump's upcoming State Visit to the UK.
- Swinney also raised international issues, including conflicts in Gaza and Qatar, during the discussion.
- He confirmed he would attend the State Banquet at Windsor Palace during the President's visit.
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