Donald Trump pledges to remove a 15% tariff on Irish whiskey
US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday at the close of a golf tournament in Ireland that he plans to remove a 15% tariff on Irish whiskey.
At the conclusion of the Irish Open trophy ceremony, former US President Donald Trump pledged to remove a 15% tariff on Irish whiskey. During the event, Trump said he had been repeatedly asked about the issue by various individuals, including some golfers. He explained that he had agreed to lift the tariff on behalf of the United States of America. In May, Trump had announced the removal of certain tariffs on UK whiskey, which includes Scotch and Northern Irish spirits.
The Irish Whiskey Association had previously called for the removal of tariffs, believing that such a move would benefit US companies with Irish products and prevent uncertainty for consumers. However, specifics regarding the timeline for the tariff removal were not provided at the time. On April 30, Trump had promised the United Kingdom a whiskey tariff break following a meeting with King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House.
Trump had later shared his excitement about the decision on social media, stating that the King and Queen had convinced him to take action, despite minimal persuasion.
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