To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail how her Department is supporting local businesses in response to the trade tariffs announce by President Trump.

Earlier this week I met with business and Union representatives from across the North to understand better the potential impact of the tariff announcements – I will have further such meetings. I also met with the British Business Secretary and the Tánaiste to advocate for local business and will continue to do so as the situation evolves to ensure the best possible outcomes for our economy. At a practical level, Invest NI is also on hand to assist businesses as they navigate the new trading reality, including an upcoming webinar on how to export and import goods under the new tariff measures.