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Opinion: if we have to have the row, have it now
Pat O'Toole
Irish agriculture and food production may be in the front line of Trump’s trade tariffs, but we shouldn’t turn the other cheek and “suck it up”. We have to confront the bully at some point.
4 April 2025 News
Trump tariffs are what Brexit could have been
Tariff announcement by President Trump no worse than expected, but the impact will still be damaging for Irish exports.
2 April 2025 News
Trump announces 20% tariff on imports from the EU
The United Kingdom will be subject to a lower 10% tariff rate, half that of its European neighbours.
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US tariff impact on Irish agriculture
US import tariffs won't impact all sectors of Irish agriculture, but they will be felt in the dairy and drinks sectors.
2 April 2025 News
Tariff threatens €900m drinks exports
Irish dairy and grain suppliers may be insulated from Trump's latest tariff threat.
19 March 2025 News
Damage from tariffs will be decided by both size and duration
While any new tariff is bad, premium market positions for Irish products can help ease the effect on consumer demand.
19 March 2025 News
Opinion: whiskey tariffs are the cloud in bright March skies
Good weather means a spring in the step of farmers planting crops, but the markets are not as bright as the weather, with tariffs (yet again) a threat.
15 March 2025 Opinion
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on EU whiskey and alcohol
Last year, Ireland exported just shy of €900m worth of alcoholic beverages to the US.
13 March 2025 News
That's the spirit: Irish distillers on the cutting edge of innovation
Modern techniques and equipment combined with a respect for tradition are driving the Irish whiskey and spirits industry forward.
12 March 2025 News
Irish Distillers to pause whiskey production
The stoppage in production is concerning for the whiskey and malting barley industries in Ireland. Tillage farm incomes may be affected.
6 March 2025 News
Boortmalt to address malting growers' meeting
A national malting barley meeting will be held by the IFA on Monday. Boortmalt and Teagasc will attend.
5 March 2025 News
Irish whiskey exports surpass €1bn in 2024
The Irish Whiskey Association made the announcement on Monday which coincided with the celebration of International Irish Whiskey Day.
3 March 2025 News