Donald Trump to review 9/11 records release and address Irish whiskey tariffs

Donald Trump announced on September 14, 2026, that he intends to review a request from relatives of 9/11 victims regarding the release of further classified documents concerning the 2001 terrorist attacks. Speaking to journalists in Ireland before his departure for Washington, Trump stated he would examine the matter upon his return to the U.S. capital.

During the same visit, while attending a golf tournament in Doonbeg and meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and professional golfer Shane Lowry, Trump promised to lift tariffs on Irish whiskey. The announcement lacked specific timelines or procedural details. This potential policy shift follows a broader trade agreement reached in the summer of 2025 between the United States and the European Union, which established a 15% tariff cap on imported European goods.

While the commitment to review the 9/11 documents and remove whiskey tariffs has been made, the timeline for these actions remains undefined. It is unclear when the current tariff structure for Irish imports will be formally adjusted.