Tánaiste to convene Trade Forum meeting on EU-US deal
The group is comprised of State agencies, business groups, unions and senior ministers.
Mr Harris will use the forum to give an update on the latest analysis of the agreement and its implications.
The meeting will also provide an opportunity for the Tánaiste to hear from stakeholders.
Mr Harris said: "As we continue to analyse the full implications of the deal over the coming days, the Trade Forum meeting on Friday will be a timely opportunity to share and gain insights on what this deal will mean for the future of Irish businesses, jobs, and the economy."
"Whilst the agreement between the EU and the US is welcome, we know that the imposition of any tariffs will have implications and that now is the time to intensify efforts to find and secure more markets for Irish businesses and Irish jobs," he added.
The Tánaiste is also set to update the forum on other issues including plans to accelerate the passage of the Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025, which will allow for the ratification of the EU-Canada trade deal, known as CETA.
It follows the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs and Trade Committee's decision to waive pre-legislative scrutiny of the bill following a request from the Tánaiste.
An update will also be provided on the decision to defer the implementation of alcohol labelling following concerns raised at the trade forum around the potential of the labelling to impact competitiveness.
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