India, April 3 -- The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) in the UK expressed disappointment that companies it represents could be hit by US President Donald Trump's 10 per cent "baseline" reciprocal tariff on British exports.

As UK Prime Minister Keri Starmer's government had expressed its readiness to secure a trade deal with the Trump administration, the association said it would continue to support efforts to secure a compromise agreement with the US, reported news agency PA Media.

The SWA represents more than 90 companies in the Scotch Whisky industry. A spokesperson said, "The industry is disappointed that Scotch Whisky could be impacted by these tariffs. We welcome the intensive efforts by the UK government to reach a deal with the U...