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September 13, 2026
Trump Announces Elimination of Tariffs on Irish Whiskey
- Trump confirmed the removal of a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey during his visit to Doonbeg.
- The tariff was imposed by the Trump administration on most imports from the European Union.
- This move follows a similar concession made for UK whiskey after a royal visit.
- Trump's comments on Irish unification earlier faced criticism from the UK government.
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- Trump says he’ll remove tariffs on Irish whiskeySep 13, 2026 at 7:37 PM · CNN
- Trump’s Irish weekend was supposed to center on low-stakes diplomacy. Instead, it drew him into controversy when he voiced support for Irish reunification, an issue U.S. presidents typically avoidSep 13, 2026 at 7:47 PM · WSJ
- Trump says he plans to lift tariffs on Irish whiskeySep 13, 2026 at 9:05 PM · The Hill