Scots Gov speaks out on US tariff threat saying any rise would be 'deeply damaging for jobs and economic growth'

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes says Scottish interests and the rules-based international system must be respected

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The Scottish Government says President Trump's tariffs would be 'deeply damaging' for Scotland's producers
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The Scottish Government says President Trump's tariffs would be 'deeply damaging' for Scotland's producers

The Deputy First Minister of Scotland has spoken out on the threat of further US tariffs on Scottish produce saying the Scots Government's primary goal is to ‘respect the rules-based international system'...

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