Trump and McGregor from the White House. Credit: Instagram @thenotoriousmma
Irish MMA star Conor McGregor suggests that his country should consider leaving the EU for good after Trump’s tariffs are revealed.
Ireland has been warned to write after a potential economic blow following President Donald Trump’s latest tariff round targeting the European Union. The announcement by Trump, called “Liberation Day,” includes a 20% tariff on EU imports. This is twice the 10% rate that applies to UK products. This is not looking good for Ireland, combining it with recent figures that reveal a poor tourism.
Conor McGregor’s social media rants Trump’s tariffs
Conor McGregor had a rosy meeting with Trump at the White House for St. Patrick’s Day a few weeks ago – went to social media platform X to express his anger over the tariff disparity. He posted: Doubled, Britain is hateful!
…We are in the EU, but Ireland had to manage the exemptions to a US brother separate from the EU, and the benefits were returned afterwards…
Otherwise, perhaps all of these warnings should no longer be in the EU. ”
McGregor’s comments mark a sharp shift from his previous warm relationship with Trump. GB News.
Irish medicines being hit by Trump’s tariffs?
Although drugs were not included in the first wave, Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Simon Harris said that now the government’s “working assumption” is the next attack on Pharma. Speaking in Dublin, Harris told reporters: “Steel and aluminum, he’s already done. He’s already done, showing semiconductors, wood and pharmaceuticals.” (Quote). Daily Mail. )
The pharmaceutical and chemicals industry is essential to Ireland’s economy, employing around 45,000 people. Ireland reportedly exported goods worth 223.8 billion euros worldwide in 2023, and a third of the US exports.
Trump accused Ireland of attracting US pharma companies through its lucrative tax policies, saying, “All of a sudden Ireland has our pharmaceutical company. This beautiful island of 5 million people has an understanding of the entire US pharmaceutical industry.”
Does Brexit in Northern Ireland handle backdoor profits?
Northern Ireland could benefit from fallout due to post-Brexit trade agreements between the EU and the UK. As reported by Daily Mailcompanies based there will also be unable to sell tariffs to both the EU single market and the UK, which could lead to lower US tariffs.
Despite the rising tensions, Simon Harris (Foreign Minister and Defense Minister) hit a more diplomatic tone. According to Daily Mail In the report, he explained that 80% of Ireland’s drug exports to the US are not finished. So they still generate jobs and tax revenue in America.
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