President Donald Trump says the United States will remove tariffs on Irish whiskey. He announces the move while attending the Irish Open at a golf course in west Ireland, where he tells crowds he is taking the tariffs off.
Several outlets report that the tariff at issue is 10%, describing it as part of the standard tariff the United States applies to many imports from the European Union. Bloomberg and Fortune say the EU-related tariff was reduced from 15% to 10% in July, and that the Irish whiskey rate is 10% before any removal. Other coverage similarly describes Trump’s intention to scrap the tariff, with one outlet additionally referencing 15% before removal. The tone differs by outlet, with some quoting Trump’s remarks to supporters at the event, including an exchange implying people have been urging him to act.
