Wed, 02 Apr 2025

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 Trump announces tariffs on NI and Irish goods

NI goods entering the US will face a 10% tariff, while those from the Republic will be hit with 20%.

* Northern Ireland's £1.5bn annual exports to US face 10% tariff from Thursday
* Companies in NI have concentration in pharmaceuticals and industrial machinery
* Goods from Republic of Ireland hit with 20% tariff as part of measures against EU
* Taoiseach Micheál Martin says tariffs unjustified, calls for proportionate response
* Tánaiste Simon Harris warns of significant effect on Irish economy
* US President Donald Trump declares "Liberation Day" and claims tariffs will make America wealthy again
* DUP leader Gavin Robinson calls for UK government to protect NI's interests
* Alliance deputy Eoin Tennyson says biggest losers will be American people
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