Trump Announces Removal of 10% Tariff on Irish Whiskey

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the removal of the 10% tariff on Irish whiskey during the trophy presentation at the Irish Open on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The declaration, made to a cheering crowd at the Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, Ireland, followed months of industry lobbying and a recent reduction in the tariff rate. Trump stated he had been urged to reconsider the duty by Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and several golfers, including tournament champion Shane Lowry. "Everybody's been bugging me to scrap the duty," Trump told the spectators. He added that, on behalf of the United States, he was going to remove the tariffs on Irish whiskey. The announcement drew loud cheers and whistles from the audience. Irish whiskey had been subject to a 10% tariff, which was reduced from 15% in July 2026 as part of broader adjustments to the administration's tariff regime on European Union imports. The move follows Trump's decision in April to lift tariffs on certain whiskey imports from the United Kingdom, including Scotch whisky. The Irish Whiskey Association had called on Washington to remove the duties in May, arguing it would support U.S.