May 19 (Reuters) - Diageo ( DEO ), the world's top

spirits maker, on Monday forecast a $150 million annual hit from

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, and launched a $500

million cost-savings programme.

"We view the near-term industry pressure as largely

macroeconomic-driven, with continued uncertainty impacting both

the timing and pace of recovery," CEO Debra Crew said in a

trading statement.

Diageo ( DEO ), the maker of Johnnie Walker whisky and Guinness

beer, also reported a 5.9% rise in third-quarter organic sales,

and affirmed its full-year forecast.