Trump says he is removing U.S. tariffs on Irish whiskey
DOONBEG, Ireland, Sept 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump saidat the end of a visit to Ireland on Sunday that he would remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey, a duty that currently falls under those imposed on all European Union wine and spirit exports to the United States.
U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Sunday at the close of his Irish visit that the nation would eliminate a 10% tariff imposed on Irish whiskey. The duty currently applies to all European Union wine and spirit exports heading to the United States. The announcement came during a golf tournament hosted by Trump's family, where he met with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin.
The Irish Whiskey Association praised the decision, expressing its commitment to working with both EU and U.S. partners to restore zero-for-zero tariffs on all drinks exports.
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