Donald Trump appears to have capped off King Charles III’s high-profile U.S. visit with a unique send-off gift to honor the British monarch’s state visit to the U.S.

Just hours after the royal visit ended on April 29, Trump revealed that tariffs and restrictions on Scotch whiskey would be lifted, which will allow for easier trade between Scotland and Kentucky for the product.

The move was welcomed by key stakeholders in the Scotch whiskey industry, who noted how the decision would lead to jobs being saved.

Donald Trump Rolls Back Whiskey Tariffs After Royal Visit

Trump has moved to repeal tariffs and ease restrictions on Scotch whiskey imports, just as King Charles wrapped up his visit to the United States.

The move is expected to deliver a major boost to the U.K.’s Scotch whiskey sector, which relies heavily on exports to the U.S. market. The two countries have long shared close ties in the industry, with Britain exporting large volumes of whisky while also sourcing used bourbon barrels from American producers.

In recent years, however, the trade had been strained by a 10% tariff introduced under a previous deal, replacing what was once a zero-tariff arrangement.

Now, with Trump signaling a rollback of those measures, officials in Scotland and across the U.K. are seeing a breakthrough after years of lobbying for relief.

Trump Says Whiskey Tariff Cut Was Gift To King Charles

While addressing his decision to change the tariff terms, Trump made it clear the move was intentional, framing the rollback as a parting gesture to Charles and Camilla following their state visit.

“In honor of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom, I will be removing the tariffs and restrictions on whisky tied to Scotland’s ability to work with the Commonwealth of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon — two very important industries within Scotland and Kentucky,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.

The president added that the change had long been sought by key players in the industry but had failed to gain traction until now.

According to Trump, the breakthrough came with little resistance, noting he agreed to the move without the royal couple “hardly even asking.”

Whiskey Industry Cheers Donald Trump’s Trade Decision

The decision was commended by many U.K. officials, especially those who had tried for years to lift the tariff on whiskey.

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney was one of them, saying in a statement that “people’s jobs were at stake” if the tariffs had remained in place. He also outlined the financial benefits of the decision, noting that “millions of pounds were being lost every month from the Scottish economy.”

Mark Kent, CEO of the Scotch Whiskey Association, added that the decision will not only ease pressure on distillers but will also reinvigorate the “special relationship that the Scotch whiskey and American whiskey industries share.”

Inside King Charles And Camilla’s U.S. State Visit

Charles and Camilla began their first state visit to the United States on April 27 and concluded the trip on April 30. The tour took them across Washington D.C., New York City, and Virginia, where they participated in a mix of official engagements and celebratory events.

In New York City, the King met with celebrities and members of the public, while in Virginia, he took part in celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary. However, his time in Washington, D.C. appeared to be the most significant, as he delivered a historic address to Congress that aimed to help ease current strains in the two countries’ bilateral relationship.

The King’s speech was met with a rapturous response from both houses of Congress, receiving a total of 12 standing ovations throughout the nearly 30 minutes it lasted.

King Charles Traveled To Bermuda For A Solo Tour

After completing his tour of the U.S., Charles departed from Joint Base Andrews for Bermuda, while Camilla returned to the U.K.

Upon his arrival in the British island territory on Friday, he was greeted by a line of schoolchildren and later received a 21-gun salute. He also interacted with locals and explored a museum exhibition showcasing the country’s history and its connection to the transatlantic slave trade.

The King’s visit was also set to include stops at St George’s, Trunk Island, the historic Royal Naval Dockyard, as well as St David’s and Cooper’s Island.

Overall, the trip has been described as an opportunity for the royal “to connect with the younger generation” and see how their creativity and commitment is helping to tackle both local and global issues.”