Almost 9,000 people lost their jobs in Ireland last month as uncertainty over tariffs grows

Almost 9,000 people lost their jobs in Ireland last month as uncertainty over tariffs grows

New tariff rate of 15pc on exports kicks in tomorrow

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen shakes hands on tariffs deal with US president Donald Trump. Photo: Getty

US president Donald Trump. Photo: Getty

President Donald Trump speaks while making an announcement about Apple with Apple CEO Tim Cook in the Oval Office, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Unemployment rose to 4.9pc in July, its highest rate for over three years, in what economists said could be the first indication that business sentiment is softening due to the continuing uncertainty over tariffs.

There were 143,100 people registered unemployed last month, compared with 134,500 in June.