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Trump removes Irish whiskey tariff
The gist
Trump said at the Irish Open he will remove the 10% US tariff on Irish whiskey.
The move eases a disadvantage for Irish distillers in their top export market.
How it unfolded
- May 2026Trump removed tariff charges on UK exports of whiskey, putting Irish distillers at a competitive disadvantage in the US market.
- Jul 2026The administration dropped the original 15% tariff on Irish whiskey to 10%.
- Sep 13, 2026Trump announced at the closing ceremony of the Irish Open at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg that he will remove the 10% US tariff on Irish whiskey, presenting the winner's trophy to Ireland's Shane Lowry alongside Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin.