Northern Irish Firms on Edge Over Trump Tariffs

Businesses Brace for Impact

Businesses in Northern Ireland are “anxious” about the impact that US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements will have, First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said. Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly added that it is important for any retaliatory EU tariffs on the US not to penalise Northern Ireland, while Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris said there is a need to examine the implications of a tariffs differential on the island...

Uncertain Future Ahead

The implications of the US announcement were discussed by Stormont ministers at an Executive meeting on Thursday. Ms O’Neill said: “There is no doubt that the US market is an important market for us all, particularly across this island and these islands...