US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Ireland
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Many U.S. companies like Pfizer and Apple route products through Ireland for tax reasons. A 20% tariff on Irish imports mostly hits pharmaceuticals and medical devices, potentially raising drug costs.
Ireland tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceuticals | 20% | USTR / official |
| Medical Devices | 20% | USTR / official |
| Technology | 20% | USTR / official |
| Pharmaceuticals | 20% | USTR / official |
| Medical Devices | 20% | USTR / official |
Ireland trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $304.7B Major holder via corporate sector
- Trade Deficit (Annual) $86.2B 2024 goods trade deficit, inflated by pharma IP
Ireland tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Ireland?
Ireland faces an effective US tariff of 20%, with Pharmaceuticals seeing the highest sector rate at 20%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Ireland sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Pharmaceuticals (20%), Medical Devices (20%), Technology (20%).
What does Ireland's tariff impact score mean?
40/100 — FinBrio's impact score combines the headline tariff rate, how many sectors are affected, and the country's trade exposure to the US into a single 0–100 measure of how hard US trade policy hits it.
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