Johnnie Walker owner Diageo says Trump tariffs could hit profits by $200m

UK drinks company considering possible price rises as shares fall despite strong Guinness sales

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Diageo, the company behind Smirnoff vodka and Johnnie Walker whisky, has said US tariffs could damage a nascent recovery in its sales and result in a $200m (161m) hit to profits, with its tequila portfolio and Canadian whisky most affected.

The UK drinks company returned to sales growth in the latest half year, as strong performances for Guinness and tequila offset weakness in other spirits - but Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports could stop this recovery in its tracks, analysts said.