The impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs on Ireland – and the trade war that may well follow – will take some time to play out. These are tariffs which are separate from the reciprocal tariffs announced on Wednesday and aimed at key sectors. Cliff Taylor, Managing Editor of The Irish Times, looks at Donald Trump's tariffs and the impacts they may have on people's lives. EU tariffs would increase the price of imports in the sectors covered, hitting consumers and businesses importing products. This could create complications for the Windsor Framework rules governing the movement of goods into the Northern Irish market and for cross-border trade.

Source: The Irish Times April 03, 2025 17:33 UTC