Trade uncertainty denting confidence in Irish businesses, warns report 

Martin Robinson of InterTradeIreland. One in every three Irish businesses now see global political and trade uncertainties as a key concer, the latest All-Island Business Monitor has warned.

One in every three Irish businesses now see global political and trade uncertainties as a key concern, with geopolitical tensions beginning to erode business confidence, the latest All-Island Business Monitor has warned.

InterTradeIreland’s latest All-island Business Monitor shows that business sentiment across the island remains resilient in 2025, with most firms holding steady and staying profitable. Yet, beneath this stability, trade uncertainties rank among the top three concerns for businesses, with 32% of SMEs viewing it as a key issue.