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Trump Announces Elimination of 10% Irish Whiskey Tariff

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 10:28 PM UTC · How we work

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Dublin Protests Erupt

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on September 13, 2026, at the Irish Open in Doonbeg, Ireland, that the United States will eliminate the 10 % tariff on Irish whiskey.
Protests erupted in Dublin and surrounding areas, underscoring public dissent toward the president’s visit.
Trump met President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin, a first for a U.S. president.
Supporters cheered “U-S-A” while Trump presented the Irish Open trophy to Shane Lowry.

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Trump Backs Irish Unity

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on September 13, 2026, at the Irish Open in Doonbeg, Ireland, that the United States will eliminate the 10 % tariff on Irish whiskey.
During his speech, Trump voiced support for eventual Irish unification.
Trump proudly presented the Irish Open trophy to champion golfer Shane Lowry.
He met Taoiseach Micheál Martin; the tariff had previously been set at 15 % before being reduced in July 2026.

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Zero for Zero Tariff

President Donald Trump announced on Sept 13, 2026, at the Irish Open in Doonbeg, Ireland, that the United States will drop the 10 % tariff on Irish whiskey.
The Irish Whiskey Association said it will cooperate with EU and U.S. officials to achieve a zero-for-zero tariff regime on drinks.
The 10 % rate stems from a 15 % duty on wine and spirits that was lowered in July.
Trump made the announcement at the trophy ceremony on his family-owned golf course.

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Historical Context

The 10 April 1998 Good Friday Agreement, brokered by U.S. envoy George Mitchell and signed by Britain and Ireland, ended the Troubles and opened avenues for cross-border trade. Building on that liberalisation, leaders at the 13 September 2026 Irish Open in Doonbeg—President Donald Trump, President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin—announced the removal of the 10 % whiskey tariff, a move expected to boost U.S. sales by about 12 %.

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Dublin Protests Erupt

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on September 13, 2026, at the Irish Open in Doonbeg, Ireland, that the United States will eliminate the 10 % tariff on Irish whiskey.
Protests erupted in Dublin and surrounding areas, underscoring public dissent toward the president’s visit.
Trump met President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin, a first for a U.S. president.
Supporters cheered “U-S-A” while Trump presented the Irish Open trophy to Shane Lowry.

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