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Trump says he's lifting 10% tariff on Irish whiskey because 'everybody's been bugging me'
PBS • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump announced plans to remove the 10% tariff on Irish whiskey during the trophy ceremony of the Irish Open golf tournament in Ireland.
- The tariff on Irish whiskey was part of broader U.S. tariffs on European Union imports, which had been reduced from 15% to 10% in July.
- Trump had previously lifted tariffs on U.K. whiskey, including Scotch and Northern Ireland spirits, creating an imbalance that affected Irish whiskey.
- The announcement was positively received by industry leaders, with the Distilled Spirits Council highlighting the benefit for U.S. retailers, restaurants, consumers, and the economy during the holiday season.
- Details on the timeline for lifting the tariff were not immediately provided following Trump's surprise declaration.
