Trump Announces Plan to Remove 15% Tariff on Irish Whiskey

U.S. President Trump announces plan to eliminate 15% tariff on Irish whiskey, drawing cheers at golf tournament in Ireland.

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September 13, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Doonbeg, Ireland — U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he plans to remove a 15% tariff on Irish whiskey during a speech at the conclusion of the Irish Open golf tournament.

The president made the statement during the trophy ceremony, stating that he had been urged by many, including some of the golfers, to take action on the issue. “Everybody’s been bugging me” to do it, Trump said, adding, “On behalf of the United States of America, I am going to take the tariffs off Irish whiskey.”

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The 15% tariff on Irish whiskey was imposed by Trump as part of broader trade measures targeting European Union imports. The move comes after the Irish Whiskey Association called for the removal of the tariff, citing its impact on U.S. companies and consumer uncertainty. Details on when the tariff will be lifted were not immediately available.

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