U.S. trade war hits EU consumer goods ------------------------------------------ The Trump administration is to impose 25% tariffs on a wide range of imports from the EU, including single malt Scotch whisky, cheese, olives and clothing in retaliation for state aid given to Airbus ------------------------------------------ U.S. claim: EU gave $22 billion in state aid to Airbus to help launch its A380 and A350 jets, causing losses to U.S. rival Boeing ------------------------------------------ EU-wide tariffs, 10%: Aircraft (weight above 30,000kg) 25%: Fresh cheese, Edam and Gouda. Swiss cheese, Gruyère, Pecorino, Romano, Reggiano Parmesan, Provolone, Stilton, yoghurt, butter. Preserved cherries, fruit, vegetable and fruit juices ------------------------------------------ UK, 25%: Single malt Scotch and Irish whisky. Wool and cashmere sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats. Fine wool suits, women’s nightwear, bed linen, cotton blankets ------------------------------------------ Germany, 25%: Knives, scissors, metalwork tools, coffee ------------------------------------------ France, UK, Germany, Spain, 25%: Olive oil, green olives. Wine other than Tokay ------------------------------------------ Spain, UK, Germany, 25%: Pork products ------------------------------------------ How prices can change for U.S. consumers ------------------------------------------ Laphroaig 10-Year-Old Islay Single Malt Whisky ------------------------------------------ $53.99 Retail price before tariffs ------------------------------------------ $67.49 Price if consumer pays full tariff ------------------------------------------ 2018: U.S. imported 137 million bottles of Scotch whisky, worth $1.3 billion. U.S. single malt market is worth $463 million ------------------------------------------ Sources: United States Trade Representative, Scotch Whisky Association © GRAPHIC NEWS