diff --git a/hacking/pr_labeler/label.py b/hacking/pr_labeler/label.py
index 6a4b4ba10ce..118b281a67f 100644
--- a/hacking/pr_labeler/label.py
+++ b/hacking/pr_labeler/label.py
@@ -268,7 +268,6 @@ def process_pr(
         return
 
     handle_codeowner_labels(ctx)
-    add_label_if_new(ctx, "needs_triage")
     new_contributor_welcome(ctx)
     no_body_nag(ctx)