爱尔兰工程工业协会强调美国关税风险带来重大挑战

Group 1 - The Engineering Industry Association (EII) of Ireland reports that the recent 15% tariffs imposed by the U.S. present significant challenges for Irish exporters, urging the government for new financial support [1] - The tariffs will impact exports of Irish industrial products, automotive parts, and semiconductors, potentially leading to reduced exports and declining corporate revenues [1] - The U.S. is promoting a "reshoring" policy that encourages manufacturing and supply chains to return to North America, prioritizing local procurement, which poses a competitive challenge for Irish exporters, particularly in engineering and high-tech manufacturing [1] Group 2 - EII proposes the establishment of a national government-supported export credit insurance scheme to help businesses mitigate risks associated with increasing tariffs in markets like the U.S. [2] - Ireland is one of the few EU member states without such a scheme, putting its exporters, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), at a disadvantage compared to competitors in other European countries [2] - The Irish engineering sector comprises 10,800 companies employing over 50,000 people, with an annual export value of €8.8 billion, accounting for 3.6% of total exports [2]