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Trump Announces Removal of US Tariffs on Irish Whiskey
President Donald Trump said the United States would stop charging a tariff on Irish whiskey.
A tariff is an extra fee placed on goods brought into a country.
Irish whiskey had generally faced a 10% US tariff.
Irish whiskey makers said they were happy about Trump's announcement.
They hope the change will make it easier to sell their drinks in the United States.
The announcement came during Trump's visit to Ireland and after requests from Irish leaders and golfer Shane Lowry.
Irish whiskey sales in the United States had fallen by 5% in 2025.
The whiskey industry has also been dealing with too much supply and higher costs.
The articles do not say when the tariff removal will officially take effect.
President Donald Trump announced he would remove US tariffs on Irish whiskey during a visit to Ireland.
Irish whiskey and other European Union goods generally face a 10% US tariff under adjusted rates.
Irish distillers and the Irish Whiskey Association welcomed the announcement after lobbying for lower duties.
The move followed appeals from Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and golfer Shane Lowry during Trump's two-day visit.
Irish whiskey exports to the United States fell 5% in 2025 amid weak demand, oversupply and rising production costs.
- Who
- President Donald Trump announced the change, which affects Irish whiskey producers and US importers.
- What
- Trump said the United States would remove its tariffs on Irish whiskey.
- Where
- At Trump's family golf course in Doonbeg, Ireland, during the Irish Open trophy celebration.
- When
- Sunday, during Trump's two-day visit to Ireland; the articles do not specify an effective date.
- Why
- The announcement followed lobbying by Irish distillers and appeals from Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and golfer Shane Lowry.
Tariff Removal Supporters
Trade-Policy Considerations
Effect on Irish whiskey
Tariff Removal Supporters
Irish distillers and industry representatives said removing the tariff would reduce barriers and support producers facing weaker US demand and higher costs.
Trade-Policy Considerations
The announcement was described as a positive step, but the articles do not state when the change will take effect or whether it will apply under a formal trade arrangement.
Use of tariffs
Tariff Removal Supporters
Irish officials and whiskey producers sought relief from duties they viewed as harmful to trade and exports.
Trade-Policy Considerations
Trump has used tariffs to seek concessions and punish countries, while sometimes easing them to reward allies; wine and spirits have also been involved in broader US-EU and US-Canada trade disputes.
Key facts
- Announced policy
- Trump said the United States would remove tariffs on Irish whiskey.
- Current general tariff
- Irish whiskey and other European Union goods generally face a 10% US tariff under adjusted rates.
- Industry response
- The Irish Whiskey Association heartily welcomed the announcement.
- Export performance
- Irish whiskey exports to the United States declined 5% in 2025, according to Bord Bia.
- Competing products
- Scotch and whiskey produced in Northern Ireland currently do not face the same levies because of the US-UK trade deal.
- Industry pressures
- Irish distillers have faced oversupply, weak US demand and rising energy and labor costs.
- Implementation
- The articles do not provide a date for when the tariff removal will take effect.
Quotes
Chris Swonger
Chief executive officer of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
“Following President Trump’s earlier action to remove tariffs on Scotch and all other UK whiskies, this announcement is another positive step toward reducing barriers to spirits trade”
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“On behalf of the United States of America, I am going to take the tariffs off”
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Eoin Ó Cáitín
Director of the Irish Whiskey Association
“We will continue to work with our EU and US counterparts to secure a return to the zero-for-zero arrangement for all drinks exports.”
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