Scotland's First Minister has insisted there is now a "real chance of a better deal" on tariffs for Scotch whisky - but he said the UK Government now needs to get such an agreement "over the line".John Swinney made the comments after flying back from Washington DC - where he spent 50 minutes talking to President Donald Trump in the White House on Tuesday.The visit came amid concerns from the sector about the impact of tariffs - currently levied at 10% on whisky exported from Scotland to America.

Scotland's First Minister has insisted there is now a "real chance of a better deal" on tariffs for Scotch whisky - but he said the UK Government now needs to get such an agreement "over the line".John Swinney made the comments after flying back from Washington DC - where he spent 50 minutes talking to President Donald Trump in the White House on Tuesday.The visit came amid concerns from the sector about the impact of tariffs - currently levied at 10% on whisky exported from Scotland to America.