Overview

• President Trump has arrived in the UK for a state visit through Thursday, with further trade talks expected.
• Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said efforts to ease the 10% levy will "absolutely not" be derailed by Downing Street turmoil.
• First Minister John Swinney warned UK ministers are distracted by Peter Mandelson's exit and that there is a "very real risk" of missing an improved outcome.
• Bloomberg, citing unnamed American officials, reported that any announcements this week are unlikely to include a reduction in tariffs on Scotch.
• The US imposed a 10% tariff earlier this year, costing the industry about £4 million per week, and Swinney has lobbied Trump directly with backing from the Scotch Whisky Association.