Scottish Chambers of Commerce response to the imposition of tariffs on trade with the US
Dr Liz Cameron CBE, CEO of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “There is no doubt the introduction of hefty US tariffs on UK businesses will be very damaging for our economy.
“Scotland’s international businesses are already facing huge pressures, and many will struggle to survive the imminent imposition of these Tariffs by the Trump administration.
“This latest blow is further evidence that businesses urgently need even more support both at home and abroad if we are to deliver growth and protect and create much-needed jobs.
“The tariffs are particularly disappointing given how much Scottish businesses have to offer the US, from our fabulous food and drink to our manufacturing, engineering and scientific expertise and a whisky trade which alone is worth one billion annually.
“We will be ensuring that message is heard loud and clear during the current SCC trade delegations to New York and Tartan Week where we are working with both governments to promote international exports and inward investment.
“Whilst we understand negotiations in business are often tough and protracted, we urge our UK and Holyrood politicians to continue engaging constructively in the interests of our 12,000 Scottish member firms, and their workforces, to deliver positive results.”
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