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Trump Lifts Tariffs on Irish Whiskey, Ends Two-Day Visit to Ireland
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In Short: US President Donald Trump announced he will remove all tariffs on Irish whiskey during his final day in Ireland.
US President Donald Trump announced he will lift all tariffs on Irish whiskey at the end of his two-day visit to Ireland, addressing the crowd before the trophy presentation at the Irish Open.
During the final day of his trip, Trump made the announcement, stating, 'Could you possibly take the tariffs off of Irish whiskey and I said, on behalf of the United States of America, I am going to take the tariffs off Irish whiskey.
Whiskey distilled in the Republic of Ireland faces a standard 15% tariff which applies to EU goods entering the US, while whiskey made in Northern Ireland or elsewhere in the UK has no tariff. This change will end the advantage that some Northern Ireland distillers had over competitors in the Republic of Ireland.
Trump's visit included a meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Irish President Catherine Connolly in Dublin on Saturday, followed by a day at the Trump International golf resort in Doonbeg, Co Clare, where he watched the final day of the Irish Open.
Addressing the crowd before handing over the winner's trophy to Irish Open winner Shane Lowry, Trump also discussed his stance on a united Ireland, stating, 'I'm here because Trump is the exact opposite of everything I stand for as a follower of Jesus,' according to a report by BBC News NI.
The announcement comes after Trump had earlier lifted tariffs on all UK-made whiskey in May, which covered whiskey produced in Northern Ireland. This move is expected to benefit all Irish whiskey producers, leveling the playing field for those in the Republic of Ireland.
According to reports, a small crowd was moved from the president's hotel by Gardai (Irish police) to ensure the security and smooth operation of Trump's visit.
What's confirmed
- US President Donald Trump announced he will lift all tariffs on Irish whiskey at the end of his two-day visit to Ireland, addressing the crowd before the trophy presentation at the Irish Open.
- During the final day of his trip, Trump made the announcement, stating, 'Could you possibly take the tariffs off of Irish whiskey and I said, on behalf of the United States of America, I am going to take the tariffs off Irish whiskey.
- Whiskey distilled in the Republic of Ireland faces a standard 15% tariff which applies to EU goods entering the US, while whiskey made in Northern Ireland or elsewhere in the UK has no tariff. This change will end the advantage that some Northern Ireland distillers had over competitors in the Republic of Ireland.
- Trump's visit included a meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Irish President Catherine Connolly in Dublin on Saturday, followed by a day at the Trump International golf resort in Doonbeg, Co Clare, where he watched the final day of the Irish Open.
- Addressing the crowd before handing over the winner's trophy to Irish Open winner Shane Lowry, Trump also discussed his stance on a united Ireland, stating, 'I'm here because Trump is the exact opposite of everything I stand for as a follower of Jesus,' according to a report by BBC News NI.
- The announcement comes after Trump had earlier lifted tariffs on all UK-made whiskey in May, which covered whiskey produced in Northern Ireland. This move is expected to benefit all Irish whiskey producers, leveling the playing field for those in the Republic of Ireland.
- According to reports, a small crowd was moved from the president's hotel by Gardai (Irish police) to ensure the security and smooth operation of Trump's visit.
What's still developing
- Foster said the "type of welcome he has been given sends out a terrible message".