Donald Trump has announced tariffs of up to 100 per cent on medicines but most exports from Ireland look set to avoid the charges. Photograph: Brendan Smialowski / AFP via Getty ImagesMost Irish pharmaceutical exports look set to escape 100 per cent tariffs announced overnight by the Trump administration. Tariffs on imports from major economies that cut deals with the White House will be capped at 15 per cent. The White House said the tariff-free exemption would last until January 29th, 2029. That means the new levies will mainly hit smaller pharmaceutical companies and ingredient manufacturers.

Source: The Irish Times April 03, 2026 09:48 UTC