Trump says he is lifting tariffs on Irish whiskey
The move would end a 10% duty that Irish whiskey groups said hurt U.S. companies and added uncertainty for consumers.
- On Sunday, September 13, 2026, President Donald Trump announced the removal of tariffs on Irish whiskey during the Irish Open trophy ceremony at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, Ireland.
- Taoiseach Martin raised the issue of whiskey tariffs with Trump during a meeting at Farmleigh on Saturday, and the president promised to look into the matter.
- Whiskey from the Republic of Ireland sold into the United States currently faces a 10% tariff, while imports from the European Union are subject to a 15% tariff.
- Speaking on the 18th Green, Trump told the crowd, "On behalf of the United States of America, I am going to take the tariffs off Irish whiskey," drawing loud cheers.
- In May, Trump lifted tariffs on Scotch and whiskey from Northern Ireland after King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the White House; the Irish Whiskey Association had previously advocated for similar removal.
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Trump announces end to 10% tariff on Irish whiskey; says 'everybody's been bugging me'
US President Donald Trump announced plans to remove the 10% tariff on Irish whiskey, responding to calls from Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin and others. The move would address an imbalance created after Trump exempted UK whiskey from tariffs in April. Details on when the Irish whiskey tariff would be lifted remain unclear.
Donald Trump lifts tariffs on Irish whiskey as curtain falls on controversy-fuelled Ireland visit
Donald Trump has lifted tariffs on Irish whiskey as his controversy-fuelled two-day visit to Ireland came to a close. The President made the shock announcement on the 18th green during the prizewinning ceremony at the Amgen Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf resort in Co Clare.Mr Trump, a teetotaler, said he had discussed the tariffs with Taoiseach Micheal Martin and golfer Shane Lowry - whom he presented the winning trophy.He told a cheering crowd:…
Trump Says US Will Remove 10% Tariff on Irish Whiskey After Irish Open
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Irish Open champion Shane Lowry was among those who raised the issue with Trump. His announcement prompted loud whistles and cheers from spectators, although the timing of the tariff's removal was not immediately clear. World News | Trump Says US Will Remove 10% Tariff on Irish Whiskey After Irish Open.
Trump says US will remove 10% tariff on Irish whiskey after Irish Open - The Tribune
Irish Open champion Shane Lowry was among those who raised the issue with Trump. His announcement prompted loud whistles and cheers from spectators, although the timing of the tariff's removal was not immediately clear.
In foreign lands, but as at home, Donald Trump handed over the Irish Open trophy to Shane Lowry at the President’s golf course in Doonbeg. He also offered a farewell gift: the removal of tariffs to the...
Crowd at Irish Open Roars as President Trump Announces He Is Removing All Tariffs on Irish Whiskey * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila
President Trump on Sunday presented the Irish Open trophy to winner and friend Shane Lowry and announced he is removing a 15% tariff on Irish whiskey.
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