Drinks sector ‘next major priority’ for EU on tariff talks says Tánaiste

Mr Harris said there was a “genuine expectation” within the bloc that the sector would have received a carve-out from the sweeping 15% tariffs on most exports to the US

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025 - 19:05

Cillian Sherlock, PA

The drinks sector is the “next major area of priority” for the European Union in tariff discussions with the US, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said.

Mr Harris said there was a “genuine expectation” within the bloc that the sector would have received a carve-out from the sweeping 15% tariffs on most exports to the US.