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Many products made in the EU have become more expensive for buyers in the US.

The US imposed tariffs on $7.5bn (£6.1bn; €6.7bn) on EU goods just after midnight in Washington DC on 17 October, after the World Trade Organization ruled in its favour earlier this month.

This is the result of a 15-year battle over aircraft subsidies paid by the EU to Airbus which have been ruled illegal by the WTO.

As a result a long list of Europe-made goods has been issued that is now subject to a 25% tariff.

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Mr McKee says small distilleries are most at risk due to the targeting of single malts.

The trade minister points out biscuit and textile firms are also hit by the tariffs.

"This is a situation where there are no winners."

He insists the Scottish government is doing all it can on this issue and he says the EU is working towards finding a solution.

The minister warns of the potential impact of EU tariffs on the food and drink industry.

Trade Minister Ivan McKee says this year should see the celebration of 25 years of tariff free trade of spirits between the US and EU, and yet in fact we are facing a 25% tariff on Scotch whisky.

The US tariffs directly damage Scottish business, the minister says.

They also demonstrate the potential damage which could come from Brexit if a trade deal with the EU is not secured, he warns.

Mr McKee says trade disputes may seem far from people's lives, but the impact on Scottish produce is "profoundly worrying".

There is also a disproportionate impact on rural areas, where many industries targeted are based he adds.

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The Scottish government will now lead a debate on the implications of the imposition of US tariffs on Scottish products.

Mr Russell says the Scottish government undertook extensive no-deal preparation before the extension was agreed.

Until it is finally ruled out the government will keep the Scottish Parliament informed, adds the Brexit secretary, who says it will not be possible to completely mitigate the impact.

Mr Brown says the UK government has ruled out extending the transition period after 2020 meaning facing a no-deal "cliff edge" again.

Mr Russell agrees with his SNP colleague that the only way to permanently remove the threat of no deal is for Scotland to become independent.

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SNP MSP Keith Brown asks the Scottish government whether it will provide an update on its no-deal Brexit planning.

The Scottish government could repurpose the old port at Stranraer as a lorry park in the event of a no-deal Brexit,

The Scottish government has set out a paper of preparations, external for the impact of a no-deal departure, which Mr Swinney said was becoming a "significant risk".

Other plans to mitigate the effects of a no-deal exit include:

• A £7m fund for councils to support vulnerable communities with housing, fuel poverty or food insecurity
• A flexible resource of 300 public-order trained police officers to deal with "any Brexit-related civil contingency issues"
• A special group to respond to shortages of medicines
• Support for Marine Scotland in case of "disorder at sea", including "hostile or illegal activity"

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Mike Russell says there is no clarity on the planned UK shared prosperity fund which is meant to replace European Structural Funds after Brexit.

Mr Stewart asks about guarantees the Highlands and Islands will continue to have its needs recognised.

The constitutional relations secretary explains there have been no commitments to this made by the UK government, adding there must be a "strong Scottish dimension" in the system.

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Labour MSP David Stewart asks what discussions the Scottish government has had with the UK government about the replacement of European Structural Funds support after Brexit.

The European Structural and Investment Funds, external programme provides funds to help local areas grow. The funds support investment in innovation, businesses, skills and employment and create jobs.

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Parliamentary Business Minister Graeme Dey replies any information held in the government's electronic system is kept for a defined number of years according to the nature of the file up to 15 years.

Mr Mountain asks if minister's notes are kept for the same period of time.

Mr Dey replies that Mr Mountain and his colleagues have been misguided on focusing on this issue of hand written notes for the last few days, adding it was the previous Scottish executive that introduced the current policy.

This government has not changed that policy since, he adds.

Tory MSP Edward Mountain asks the Scottish government how long it keeps electronic and written records of policy advice to ministers.

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MSPs will now quiz government business and constitutional relations ministers.

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Here's what's coming up in the chamber this afternoon:

2:30pm: Portfolio Questions: Government Business and Constitutional Relations

2:50-5:00pm: Scottish government debate: Implications of the Imposition of US Tariffs on Scottish Products

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A vigil has been held in Istanbul for Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered there one year ago in October.

Khashoggi, a prominent critic of Saudi Arabia's government, was killed inside the kingdom's consulate in the Turkish city by a team of Saudi agents.

His fiancée Hatice Cengiz told the vigil she was still seeking justice.

Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman denied being involved in the killing, but a UN expert has called for the royal to be investigated.

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The sister of murdered journalist Lyra McKee has said her family's grief is like a living nightmare.

Ms McKee was shot dead by a New IRA gunman while observing a riot in Londonderry on 18 April.

Nichola Corner told BBC Radio Foyle there were no words to describe what it had been like for the family since her death.

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The Day of the Imprisoned Writer is observed on 15 November each year.

It celebrates journalists and writers around the world who stand up against attacks on the right to freedom of expression.

The day was started by PEN International, external in 1981.

Scottish PEN, external champions these aims here in Scotland.

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MSPs will now mark the Day of the Imprisoned Writer, which is tomorrow on 15 November.

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SNP MSP Maureen Watt tries to ask a question about immigration but the presiding officer intervenes to say supplementary questions must relate to diabetes.

Labour MSP David Stewart highlights people with diabetes are twice as likely to suffer from depression.

The first minister points to the work of the Scottish government to reduce the incidence of diabetes and also to ensure the right support and services are available to those living with the condition.