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Trump says he is lifting tariffs on Irish whiskey
Trump said the move follows a request from Taoiseach Micheál Martin and would end a 15% duty on Irish whiskey.
- 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 says he plans to remove a 15% tariff on Irish whiskey
President Donald Trump says he plans to remove a 15% tariff on Irish whiskey. Trump said Sunday during the trophy ceremony for the Irish Open that he'd been asked about the issue by everyone, including some of the golfers.
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