Irish SMEs have 'limited exposure' to trade war, says survey

UK remains of systemic importance to Irish SMEs, says ISME chief Neil McDonnell

ISME chief executive Neil McDonnell said the flash survey shows the systematic importance of the UK to Irish SMEs.

Small and medium businesses would face only “limited exposure” to potential tariffs on US imports, a survey by representative body ISME found.

US president Donald Trump announced on Sunday he plans to impose 25% tariffs on steel coming into the United States with additional duties for aluminium. The EU has signalled that it will reply with tariffs on US goods.