Scotland's First Minister, John Swinney, has offered congratulations to Donald Trump on his inauguration as U.S. President, reaffirming the close relationship between Scotland and the United States. Swinney expressed hope that the social, cultural, and economic ties between the two nations will continue to flourish. This comes despite concerns regarding Trump's economic policies, particularly the potential impact of tariffs on key Scottish exports like whisky.
John Swinney has congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as president and pledged the relationship between Scotland and the US will continue to "flourish".
In a statement, Swinney said: "I congratulate Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th president of the United States. We greatly appreciate the strong and lasting social, cultural and economic ties Scotland has with the United States. It comes after fears were raised that Trump's economic policies could prove damaging in the long-term for the Scottish economy.
"The UK must lead on the world stage again, standing up for our interests by working closely with other countries - above all our European neighbours. "My party will press the UK Government to be far more ambitious and positive in fixing our relationship with Europe, to strengthen Britain’s hand when it comes to dealing with Trump."
"He was elected on a promise of mass deportations and attacks on the most marginalised people. The last time he was in office he introduced racist anti-Muslim laws and showed a total disregard for our environment and for reproductive rights.
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