The deal, signed during the Prime Minister’s recent visit to Beijing, is expected to be worth £250 million to the UK economy over the next five years. China is currently Scotch whisky’s 10th largest market by value, and the tariff reduction will help Scottish distillers compete more effectively in one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer markets. China is the world’s second-largest economy and the UK’s third-largest trading partner, supporting around 370,000 British jobs. The Prime Minister’s visit to China included a delegation of nearly 60 representatives from British business, sport and culture. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, “Our whisky distilleries are the jewel in Scotland’s crown. Having already slashed tariffs on whisky exports to India, we’re now doing the same with China — proof that our pragmatic, hard-headed international engagement brings benefits at home.” Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander, “This is another tremendous result delivered by the UK Gover...