Johnson, in phone call, urges Trump to lift tariffs on scotch whisky

 

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the sidelines of the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York City, New York, U.S., September 24, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

 

(Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, in a phone call, urged U.S. President Donald Trump to lift tariffs on goods including Scotch whisky, a Downing Street spokesperson said in a statement on Tuesday.

 

Johnson also urged Trump not to impose tariffs on car exports, the statement added.

 

A White House statement about the call did not give any specifics on the two leaders' discussion of trade issues.

 

"The two leaders again reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the Special Relationship through a robust bilateral free trade agreement once the United Kingdom leaves the EU," the White House said.

 

"The President also stressed the need for NATO allies to robustly fund their defenses," it said.

 

Last month, the United States slapped a 25%-tariff on Scotch whisky and other European products in retaliation for European Union subsidies on large aircraft.

 

Separately, the Trump administration has threatened to impose tariffs of as much as 25% on EU vehicles and parts. Washington is due to decide whether to enact the duties by Nov. 14. The tariffs have already been delayed once by six months, and trade experts say that could happen again.

 

(Reporting by Aakriti Bhalla in Bengaluru; Editing by Sandra Maler)

 

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2019-11-06

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The begging has started. 

9 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

The begging has started. 

No, Boris just "urged" him, he didnt "beg" him .

Although you are welcome to change reality and believe that new reality, if you want to 

oh please mr. chump don't tax our drug of choice lol..

Finally they get to the important topics.

5 hours ago, webfact said:

"The two leaders again reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the Special Relationship

BJ has been complaining of knee pain adding to the brown nose one,  has to wonder what's next

Quite simple stop exporting scotch to the US

One of those most exciting deals :

whisky vs chlorine chicken? ????????

8 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

The begging has started. 

Ah the brave new future where you are reduced to grovelling product by product on half arsed market access which can be capriciously taken away any time either via tariff or non tariff barriers. 

 

If only there was another similar sized trade bloc where you had seamless and proximate access to....

2 hours ago, Papafarang said:

Quite simple stop exporting scotch to the US

Tell those people who’s livelyhoods depend on those sales. 

Trump will do it.  But only if Boris has some dirt on Biden...

 

27 minutes ago, samran said:

Tell those people who’s livelyhoods depend on those sales. 

I think the government is less concerned about the distillers as they are their own finances.

 

Scotch whisky accounts for 25pc of UK's food and drink exports

7 minutes ago, RuamRudy said:

I think the government is less concerned about the distillers as they are their own finances.

 

Scotch whisky accounts for 25pc of UK's food and drink exports

Well if these things are being exported then the UK government wouldn’t be collecting any VAT and other applicable domestic sales taxes. 

2 minutes ago, samran said:

Well if these things are being exported then the UK government wouldn’t be collecting any VAT and other applicable domestic sales taxes. So I’m not sure what your point is. 

Foreign exports generate income for the distillery owners, which turns into profits which leads to corporation tax etc...

2 minutes ago, RuamRudy said:

Foreign exports generate income for the distillery owners, which turns into profits which leads to corporation tax etc...

Fair point.

If I still lived in US I'd be calling my congressman.

 

OR

 

Drinking bourbon

1 hour ago, impulse said:

Trump will do it.  But only if Boris has some dirt on Biden...

 

I tend to believe that was an impulse remark Otherwise I find it pathetic.

32 minutes ago, hugocnx said:

I tend to believe that was an impulse remark Otherwise I find it pathetic.

FYI " The U.S. president’s casual request for an investigation of the Bidens has Beijing saying no thanks—and largely ignoring his demands as trade talks look headed for a tough run."

https://foreignpolicy.com/2019/10/07/donald-trumps-credibility-with-china-plummets-joe-biden/

1 hour ago, Number 6 said:

If I still lived in US I'd be calling my congressman.

 

OR

 

Drinking bourbon

Call your Congressman, it won’t leave such a nasty taste in your mouth.

9 hours ago, RuamRudy said:

Foreign exports generate income for the distillery owners, which turns into profits which leads to corporation tax etc...

Stop boasting about Scottish wealth or canny sassanachs will want to keep you in the Union. You need to keep up the subsidy junkie theme to confuse the patriotic Brexiteers (a low bar I know).????????

Poor old POTUS has completely lost the plot.His shooting from the hip at any country/government he happened to hear about that day has led to a complete stuff up that he has no idea on how to solve.His latest comments on China is coming over to his way of thinking is a joke China will settle on what they want and are prepared to put up with,not Potus demands.He has stuffed up twice this week with the UK and Mexico who basically told him to keep out of their business/problem. LOCK HIM UP!!!

On 11/6/2019 at 8:05 AM, sanemax said:

No, Boris just "urged" him, he didnt "beg" him .

Although you are welcome to change reality and believe that new reality, if you want to 

Here's all that was actually said.

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A Downing Street spokesperson said:

“The Prime Minister spoke to President Trump this evening.

“They discussed security issues, with the Prime Minister welcoming the US operation which led to the death of al-Baghdadi and underlining the ongoing importance of the fight against Daesh.

“The Prime Minister looked forward to the NATO Leaders’ Meeting next month. They agreed on the need for burden sharing and for NATO to prepare for future threats.

“The Prime Minister urged the President to lift tariffs on goods including Scotch Whisky, and ahead of a US decision on additional tariffs urged him not to impose tariffs on car exports.”