Tanaiste says it would be 'bizarre' for US to implement pharmaceuticals tariff

Tanaiste says it would be 'bizarre' for US to implement pharmaceuticals tariff

The Tanaiste’s comments came after US President Donald Trump reiterated a threat to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals, which would have a significant impact on Irish exports

Irish pharma exports to US surge to €10.5 billion amid tariff threat

US drugmakers may be stockpiling pharma and medical products

Over €10 billion in Irish pharmaceutical products were exported to the US in February

Tánaiste Simon Harris warned that it would be ‘bizarre’ if US tariffs on pharma imports were imposed during negotiations with the EU.

It would be ‘bizarre’ for US to implement pharmaceuticals tariff, says Harris

It would be “bizarre” for the US to implement new tariffs on the EU during ongoing negotiations, Irish deputy premier Simon Harris has said.