Advertisement
News

Enterprise Minister rules out one-off fund for businesses over US tariffs

Jul 15, 2025 09:17
By Eoghan Murphy
Share this article
Enterprise Minister rules out one-off fund for businesses over US tariffs
Minister Peter Burke, right, with fellow Longford-Westmeath TD Micheál Carrigy

Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke says the threat of 30 per cent taxes on European imports into the US ‘undoubtedly’ poses a further threat to Irish jobs.

The Enterprise Minister is ruling out a one-off fund to help businesses affected by potential US tariffs.

Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke says the threat of 30 per cent taxes on European imports into the US ‘undoubtedly’ poses a further threat to Irish jobs.

The Tanaiste is to outline the worst case scenario in the event of no deal at today's cabinet meeting. That includes a warning of accelerated job losses across a number of sectors.

Advertisement

Minister Burke says businesses will be helped through targeted measures, but there’ll be no pot set aside:

Tags used in this article
Advertisement

Shannonside Newsletter

Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.

Processing your request...

You are subscribed now! please check your email to confirm your subscription.

1e, Mastertech Business Park
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford, Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67

Download Shannonside App Today

Copyright © 2026 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus