Loch Ness Monster hunter refuses to sell souvenirs to Americans in protest at Donald Trump’s trade tariffs
A LOCH Ness Monster hunter is refusing to sell souvenirs to Americans in protest at Donald Trump’s trade tariffs.
Steve Feltham funds his full-time search by selling clay models of the mystery aquatic beast in the Scottish Highlands.
But he said they “are no longer available to purchase by people ordering from the USA”.
Steve turned off his Facebook comments after getting stick from Americans.
He said: “I’m not interested in a discussion about what kind of world Trump is creating.
“I’m not subjecting you to my political viewpoint, and this is not the place to be subjected to other people’s.”
But one replied: “You’re missing a trick here Steve.
“Put your own 50 per cent tariff on them.”
Another commented: “They have their own monster to contend with.”
It comes after the US President imposed a raft of tariffs, including ten per cent on UK goods.
Selling models helps fund his full-time search which was captured in BBC video diary Desperately Seeking Nessie in 1992.
The Sun on Sunday previously revealed how German tourists were trying to tempt the monster out of hiding with bags of Haribo sweets.
Enthusiasts have descended on the Loch ever since George Spicer and his wife claimed a 25-ft long beast crossed a road in 1933.