Irish Small Businesses Offered Support for Trade Tariffs
Irish small businesses affected by recent tariff increases on goods imported into the US can now avail of support from the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs). The LEOs have several measures in place to assist businesses in navigating these new trading conditions.
If your small business has been impacted by the tariff increases, LEOs provide a range of supports. These include the Export Business Advisory Service, available in every Local Enterprise Office, which offers strategic advice on navigating export issues and identifying opportunities in new markets.
Businesses are advised to take several proactive measures to mitigate the impacts of these tariffs. These include maintaining open communication with US customers and distributors, analyzing competitive positions and contract terms, assessing the potential impact of tariffs on various aspects of business operations such as supply chain and financial strength, and exploring market opportunities and diversification.
Businesses are encouraged to engage with their Local Enterprise Office to understand what supports are available during this time. One such support is the Market Explorer Grant, which targets businesses directly affected by the new US tariffs. The grant provides an opportunity to evaluate and research new markets. It supports first-time and small-scale exporters to undertake essential market research and to develop viable and sustainable market entry strategies in new geographic markets. The financial assistance provided through the grant will support costs incurred in researching new market opportunities for products and services.
For more information on any of the supports available, businesses should contact their Local Enterprise Office. There are 31 Local Enterprise offices located across Ireland, each ready to provide support for small businesses.
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