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Trump's 200% Tariffs Threaten Ireland's $44.4B Drug Exports

7/10/2025

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US President Donald Trump has proposed staggering tariffs of up to 200% on drug imports, sending shockwaves through Ireland's pharmaceutical sector, which exported €44.4 billion to the US last year. As a key player in the industry, Ireland is anxious about the potential fallout, with Tánaiste Simon Harris advocating for open dialogue to navigate these turbulent trade waters.

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US President Donald Trump has proposed staggering tariffs of up to 200% on drug imports, sending shockwaves through Ireland's pharmaceutical sector, which exported €44.4 billion to the US last year. As a key player in the industry, Ireland is anxious about the potential fallout, with Tánaiste Simon Harris advocating for open dialogue to navigate these turbulent trade waters.