Michelle O’Neill told the Assembly that Economy Minister Caiomhe Archibald had already written to both the UK and Irish governments about the threat, adding that international law had to prevail. DUP leader Gavin Robinson said it was widely recognised that tariff differentials would not be beneficial for Northern Ireland. Ms O’Neill was asked about the situation during question time at the Northern Ireland Assembly on Monday. She added: “In response to this latest threat of tariffs, I have again engaged with both the British and Irish Governments. “Tariffs are bad for business, bad for our economy, bad for ordinary householders.

Source: The Herald January 19, 2026 15:49 UTC