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Micheál Martin: Overall, tariffs are damaging to trade, damaging to businesses, but also damaging to consumers, because they will lead…

On the recordApril 2, 2025
Overall, tariffs are damaging to trade, damaging to businesses, but also damaging to consumers, because they will lead to an increase in prices for consumers.
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Micheál Martin
Fianna Fáil

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Martin discusses the negative impacts of tariffs on trade and consumers.

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