The Irish Whiskey Association had called for the tariffs to be removed, arguing that such a step would help many U.S. companies with Irish products in their portfolios.

Donald Trump said at the Irish Open trophy ceremony that the US will remove its 10% tariff on Irish whiskey. The surprise pledge was welcomed by the crowd, but the timeline and formal process remain unclear.

Donald Trump announced at the Irish Open that the US would remove its 15 per cent tariff on Irish whiskey. The move signals relief for producers and importers, though its start date remains unclear.