Research shows Trump tariffs would cut Northern Ireland US exports by 15%
Business · 22 July 2026
Written by AI from multiple news reports
A new study has found that US tariffs will cut Northern Ireland's exports to America by 15%. The research was paid for by Northern Ireland's Department for the Economy.
The pharmaceutical industry will be hit hardest. Drug exports to the US are expected to fall by 18%. Exports of generic drugs, which are cheaper copies of brand-name medicines, will drop by 14%.
President Trump has also announced plans to put a 100% tariff on generic drugs from countries that do not have a trade deal with the US. That policy is due to start in 2028.