Ifac is to host a webinar next week to explore the future for food and agri-business under Donald Trump's new US administration.

The Irish farming, food, and agribusiness specialist professional services firm will host the webinar in conjunction with its US counterpart, Pinion

Pinion is an accounting firm and business advisory provider, and a global leader in food and agriculture consulting.

Last week, President Trump signaled that a 25% tariff on goods exported from the EU into the US will be announced “very soon”.

Trump said the figure would be 25%, and although he did not specify what exports would be impacted.

He seemed to indicate that the tariff would be on all goods, saying it will be on “cars and all other things”.

As American trade policies potentially shift, ifac said the online briefing will be of particular benefit to business owners and executives involved in exporting to the USA, international sales leaders in food and agribusiness, and policy executives at sector and government level.

The webinar will take place at 4:00p.m on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 and coincides with Donald Trump’s 50th day in office.

The guest speaker for the event is Brian Kuehl, director of government and public affairs at Pinion.

The food and agribusiness lobbyist based in Washington, D.C. has extensive experience advising businesses and policymakers on US trade policy, tariffs, and market access.

Brian also serves as executive director of Farmers for Free Trade, the Ag Trade Education Council, Rural Voices Network.

Karol Kissane, head of public sector services and economics and David Leydon, group head of growth and agri-food consulting, both at ifac, will also be speaking on the webinar.

"Last year alone, Ireland’s export value of food, drink and horticulture exports stood at a record €17 billion so any change in trade policies could make a significant impact on the future of the sector and businesses need to be aware of the current unfolding situation and guided through any future challenges," Leydon said.