Dear Chamber Member,

Cork’s business community is defined by its diversity, strength and deep-rooted culture of collaboration. Across sectors, we are interconnected through supply chains, innovation partnerships and shared ambition and it is through this collective resilience that we continue to support one another in the face of global uncertainty.

As we await a formal announcement from the US administration regarding potential tariffs on EU exports, Cork Chamber is closely monitoring developments and evaluating the potential implications across our business base.

While some sectors may experience only limited exposure, for others these measures could be deeply damaging, with serious consequences for trade viability, supply chain continuity, investment decisions and employment.

Cork Chamber remains firmly focused on advocating for the best interests of our members. We continue to engage directly with our political representatives and also through Chambers Ireland to ensure that the Cork perspectives are brought forward. In that regard, later this week our views will be represented at the Labour Employer Economic Forum (LEEF) and at the Trade Advisory Forum (TAF), chaired by Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Harris, alongside the Ministers for Finance, Enterprise, and Agriculture, among others.

We will continue to press for a strong, coordinated response that prioritises economic stability and constructive engagement over escalation.

We will keep members informed as more details emerge.

Regards,

Conor Healy 

CEO