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Trump's tariffs: 'Brexit means NI could pay more for some goods if we're stuck in the middle of a trade war'

Apr 3, 2025
18:52

In a speech on America’s so-called ‘Liberation Day’, Trump accused the global community of stealing American jobs and ‘ransacking’ US industry. The President has imposed tariffs of 20% on goods from the EU, while goods from the UK, including NI, will be subject to a 10% tariff. 


What do the tariffs mean for Northern Ireland, how has Brexit changed our situation, and could the tariffs start a global trade war? 

 

Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph Business editor Margaret Canning. 


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