Key facts
- President Donald Trump announced he will remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey.
- The announcement was made during the Irish Open golf tournament at Trump's Doonbeg golf course in Ireland.
- Trump stated that golfers and others had asked him to remove the tariffs, calling them unfair.
- The U.S. tariff rate on Irish whiskey was previously 10%.
- The Irish Whiskey Association welcomed the announcement.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday, September 13, 2026, that he would remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey. The announcement was made during the trophy ceremony for the Irish Open golf tournament, held at Trump's golf resort in Doonbeg, Ireland. Trump stated that he had been asked by golfers, including Shane Lowry, and others to remove the tariffs, calling them unfair. The U.S. tariff rate on Irish whiskey was previously 10%, a reduction from a higher rate applied to European Union wine and spirit exports. This change followed a Supreme Court decision that deemed parts of the administration's initial tariff regime illegal. The Irish Whiskey Association welcomed the announcement, stating it exemplifies the U.S.-Ireland trade relationship and expressing hope for a return to zero-for-zero tariff arrangements for all drinks exports. Simon Harris, Ireland's deputy prime minister, called the removal a "welcome announcement of economic significance." Chris Swonger, president and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, also welcomed the move as a step toward reducing trade barriers.