Ireland fears job losses as Trump pushes tariffs on pharmaceutical imports

Ireland, a key US ally with historically close ties, finds itself in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on pharmaceutical exports. The picturesque County Cork, home to seven of the world's top 10 pharmaceutical companies, faces an uncertain future as the US administration threatens to impose hefty taxes in a bid to bring jobs back to American soil. With up to 75,000 Irish jobs at stake and an enormous $50bn pharmaceutical export surplus hanging in the balance, local communities brace for potential economic upheaval. As residents and businesses in towns like Ringiskiddy anxiously await Trump's decision, the impact extends beyond employment. These multinational corporations have become deeply embedded in Irish society, sponsoring cultural events and local sports such as Gaelic football. While some remain cautiously optimistic about the companies' commitment to Ireland, others fear the devastating consequences of relocation. The Irish government now faces a crucial challenge in securing an exclusion for its pharmaceutical sector from the looming US tariffs. Al Jazeera's Jonah Hull reports from County Cork, Ireland. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Ireland #PharmaceuticalIndustry #IrelandPharma #CountyCork #TrumpTariffs #IrishEconomy #USIrelandTrade #PfizerIreland #JohnsonAndJohnson #Merck #EliLilly #PharmaJobs #CorkJobs #TradeWar #TrumpTariffs #IrishExports #LowCorporateTax #AlJazeeraEnglish