Chambers Ireland Welcomes outcome to EU-US Trade talks

27 July 2025

Chambers Ireland has welcomed today’s agreement on trade tariffs between the European Union and the United States.

Speaking after the news, Chief Executive Ian Talbot commented:

“Certainty is critical for businesses and we’ve seen the impact of uncertainty over the past couple of months in terms of investment. While tariffs are never welcome news for businesses on either side of the Atlantic, reaching an agreement – however imperfect – is preferable to no deal. It at least allows companies to plan and adapt in the short term.”

He continued:

“Any clarity that can be provided – even if preliminary – lays the foundation for further negotiation and incremental progress on the tariffs that now exist.

Efforts should be made to help businesses to adapt. The EU and Irish Government should work to create a fund to support viable businesses adapt to new tariffs and also to ensure potential arbitrage issues with Northern Ireland are clearly understood and addressed.”

-ENDS-

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Contact Shane Hughes at shane.hughes@chambers.ie.