Statement on announcement of removal of tariffs on Irish Whiskey in the USA
STATEMENT FROM EOIN Ó CATHÁIN, DIRECTOR OF IRISH WHISKEY ASSOCIATION:
The Irish Whiskey Association (IWA) heartily welcomes President Donald's Trump's announcement that the tariff on Irish Whiskey in the USA is to be removed.
Nothing exemplifies the US-Ireland trade relationship better than Irish Whiskey. Last year, Irish Whiskey exports to the USA were worth €450 million, while Irish distillers collectively purchased €80 million worth of US whiskey casks. This relationship represents thousands of jobs and millions in investment on both sides of the Atlantic, and the return to tariff-free trade for our Irish Whiskey distillers will strengthen this success and lead to further growth and investment.
We will continue to work with our EU and US counterparts to secure a return to the zero-for-zero arrangement for all drinks exports.
The IWA would like to thank all those who advocated tirelessly for our sector, in Dublin, Brussels, Washington, D.C. and elsewhere and look forward to seeing this announcement fully implemented.
