Scottish First Minister and President-Elect Trump Discuss Economic Ties in First Call

John Swinney highlights Scotland's whisky and tourism industries while Donald Trump expresses admiration for his ancestral homeland.

John Swinney and Donald Trump held a 20-minute phone call, marking their first conversation since Trump's election victory.
The discussion focused on Scotland-U.S. economic, social, and cultural ties, including the significance of the Scotch whisky industry and tourism.
Swinney did not extend an invitation to Trump to visit Scotland but indicated openness to future discussions about such visits.
Trump expressed enthusiasm for Scotland, referencing his personal ties through his mother, who was born on the Isle of Lewis.
Swinney, who had publicly supported Kamala Harris during the U.S. election, emphasized the importance of U.S. markets for Scottish exports, particularly whisky.