Trade Relations
Dail Éireann — 2025-04-01
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Grace Boland (FG), Dublin Fingal West

I thank the Tánaiste. The European Commissioner is a very experienced negotiator. It is reassuring that he seems fully in control of the situation. What is happening in America, however, is completely and utterly unpredictable. I urge the Minister to also take into consideration the impact of any trade tariffs on our SME sector. I am delighted he established the trade forum but the SME sector will need support and protection. Will the Minister let us know what he is doing in that regard?

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