<p>In a speech on America’s so-called ‘Liberation Day’, Trump accused the global community of stealing American jobs and ‘ransacking’ US industry. The President has imposed tariffs of 20% on goods from the EU, while goods from the UK, including NI, will be subject to a 10% tariff.&nbsp;</p><br><p>What do the tariffs mean for Northern Ireland, how has Brexit changed our situation, and could the tariffs start a global trade war?&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph Business editor Margaret Canning.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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Belfast Telegraph

Trump's tariffs: 'Brexit means NI could pay more for some goods if we're stuck in the middle of a trade war'

APR 3, 202518 MIN
The BelTel

Trump's tariffs: 'Brexit means NI could pay more for some goods if we're stuck in the middle of a trade war'

APR 3, 202518 MIN

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<p>In a speech on America’s so-called ‘Liberation Day’, Trump accused the global community of stealing American jobs and ‘ransacking’ US industry. The President has imposed tariffs of 20% on goods from the EU, while goods from the UK, including NI, will be subject to a 10% tariff.&nbsp;</p><br><p>What do the tariffs mean for Northern Ireland, how has Brexit changed our situation, and could the tariffs start a global trade war?&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph Business editor Margaret Canning.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>