Ireland must carefully manage spending as US tariffs loom, says minister

Jack Chambers rules out public spending cuts but stresses the need for careful financial planning amid tariff threats

Jack Chambers stated that the Government is “war gaming and scenario planning” different possibilities that may occur when the US administration opts to introduce tariffs on European goods. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos

Ireland will not need to make public spending cuts but must “carefully manage” further expenditure amid the threat of US tariffs, the public expenditure minister has said.

Jack Chambers stated that the Government is “war gaming and scenario planning” different possibilities that may occur when the US administration opts to introduce tariffs on European goods.