Trump announces removal of US tariffs on Irish whiskey
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President Donald Trump announced the removal of US import tariffs on Irish whiskey during a visit to Ireland. He made the statement at his golf club in Doonbeg, citing requests from Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and golfer Shane Lowry.
Key Facts
- Trump announced the tariff removal at his golf club in Doonbeg, Ireland, during the Irish Open golf championship.
- Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and golfer Shane Lowry personally asked Trump to lift the tariffs.
- In spring 2026, the Trump administration removed similar tariffs on Scotch whisky during King Charles III's visit to Washington.
Tariff Reversal
Trump announced the removal of US import tariffs on Irish whiskey during a visit to Ireland. The statement was made at his golf club in Doonbeg, where the Irish Open golf championship was taking place. He said Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and golfer Shane Lowry personally asked him to take this step. The crowd responded with cheers as Trump promised to lift the restrictions on behalf of the United States.
Precedent with Scotch Whisky
In spring 2026, the Trump administration removed similar tariffs on Scotch whisky. That move was timed to coincide with the official visit of King Charles III to Washington.
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