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Trump Removes Tariffs on Irish Whiskey at Golf Tournament
WHY IT MATTERS
The removal of tariffs on Irish whiskey could help level the playing field for Irish distillers, who have been at a competitive disadvantage since May. The move is also seen as a gesture of goodwill from Trump to Ireland, which hosted the Irish Open at his golf resort in Doonbeg.
What happened
U. S. President Donald Trump announced the removal of a 10% tariff charge on Irish whiskey products at the closing ceremony of the Irish Open golf tournament in Doonbeg, Ireland. The move is seen as a favor to Ireland, which hosted the tournament at Trump's golf resort. The U.
S. is the primary export market for Irish whiskey, but distillers have been at a competitive disadvantage since May, when Trump removed tariffs on U. K. whiskey brands. Trump's decision comes after he discussed whiskey tariffs with Irish pro golfers, including Shane Lowry, over dinner Saturday night.
The U. S. rate on Irish whiskey was previously set at 10% following a U. S. Supreme Court decision to deem parts of Trump's punitive tariffs regime illegal.
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Trump cuts Ireland’s whiskey tariff as a parting gift
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