Simon Harris ‘eager’ to progress trade talks to avoid further tariffs

He said that while some areas have been agreed as exempt from tariffs between the European Union and the US, he wants to “tease through the detail” of other areas

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025 - 11:10

Cate McCurry, PA

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he is “eager” to see further progress on trade talks around certain sectors, including the drinks industry, as a wave of US tariffs takes effect.

Mr Harris said that while some areas have been agreed as exempt from tariffs between the European Union and the US, he wants to “tease through the detail” of other areas, citing the pharma sector in particular.