President Donald Trump has announced his intention to eliminate the 10% tariff currently imposed on Irish whiskey imports to the United States, a decision that could potentially reduce trade tensions with Dublin. The news was revealed during the trophy ceremony at the Irish Open golf tournament, where Trump mentioned having been frequently urged to lift the tariff on Irish whiskey.

Under the existing trade measures set by the Trump administration, Irish whiskey is subjected to a 10% tariff, a rate that was decreased from 15% to 10% in July. The Irish Whiskey Association has been advocating for the removal of this tariff, emphasizing that such a move would be advantageous for American businesses involved in selling Irish whiskey, as well as alleviate uncertainty for consumers.

Earlier in the year, Trump had already extended a tariff exemption to UK whiskey, which included products like Scotch whisky and spirits from Northern Ireland. This adjustment to the tariff policy was part of the administration’s broader strategy to modify trade relationships with European nations.

Details regarding the implementation of the new exemption for Irish whiskey remain unspecified. However, the prospective removal of this tariff would signify another shift in the United States’ approach to alcohol tariffs under Trump’s trade policy adjustments with European countries.