Irish businesses face 'complete uncertainty' as Trump’s tariff deadline looms

US president Donald Trump is due to reimpose steep tariffs on dozens of economies, including the EU from July 9. Picture: Chip Somodevilla/Getty

Businesses have outlined serious concerns to the Government about Donald Trump's tariff deadline which is just one week away.

A meeting of the Government trade forum was described as being "more heat than light" as the Tánaiste and minister for finance sought input from State agencies, business and farming groups and trade unions.