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Trump says he's lifting 10% tariff on Irish whiskey because 'everybody's been bugging me'

Trump says he's lifting 10% tariff on Irish whiskey because 'everybody's been bugging me'

Summary

President Donald Trump announced during a golf event in Ireland that he will remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey. He said many people, including Irish leaders and golfers, had asked him to lift the tariff.

Key Facts

  • President Trump made the announcement in Doonbeg, Ireland, at the end of a golf tournament.
  • The 10% tariff applies to Irish whiskey imported into the United States.
  • Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and golfers, including Shane Lowry, asked Trump about the tariff.
  • Trump said he decided to remove the tariff as many people had requested it.
  • The tariff removal was announced during the trophy ceremony for the Irish Open golf event.
  • The announcement aims to improve trade relations between the U.S. and Ireland.
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