Trump Pledges to Lift Irish Whiskey Tariff at Golf Event Hosted on His Own Resort

Speaking September 13, 2026 at the trophy ceremony for the Irish Open, held at his own Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg, Trump said he would remove the 10% U.S. tariff on Irish whiskey after golfers and Irish officials asked him to. The Irish Whiskey Association welcomed the move, citing roughly $520 million in 2025 exports to the U.S. The White House did not confirm a timeline.

The pledge contrasts with Trump's treatment of Canada, which faces 50% tariffs on about $20 billion in goods and, since August 18, import bans on Canadian alcohol and dairy. The relief was announced at a Trump-branded resort, underscoring overlap between his trade decisions and business interests.

No formal proclamation had been issued as of the announcement.