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Enterprise Minister Peter Burke States His Concern Over President Trump's "Liberation Day"

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The US Government is set to impose international tariffs on April 2nd

The Enterprise Minister, James Burke says it's concerning to hear Donald Trump label April 2nd as 'Liberation Day'.

It's after the US President re-stated his intention to bring in a wave of new tariffs on imports on that date.

There are concerns over their potential impact on the Irish economy with one forecast estimating up 80 thousand jobs could be at risk.

Enterprise Minister Peter Burke says the EU will consider its response carefully.

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