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Ireland Needs A Tariff Response Plan - Midlands North West MEP

Tuesday, 1 April 2025 08:45

Incoming tariffs from the US could halve chemical and pharma exports.

The government will hear today how chemical and pharmaceutical exports from Ireland to the US could halve in the coming years.

That's in the event of US tariff's being reciprocated by the EU.

Donald Trump is hoping a 25% tariff on foreign goods arriving into America will lead to a US manufacturing boom.

The White House says the charges will be applied from tomorrow, to any country which has 'treated the US unfairly.'

Midlands North West MEP Maria Walsh says it's crucial Ireland has a plan in place:

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