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EU’s response to US 30% tariffs will be firm, quick and robust – Michael McGrath

EU’s response to US 30% tariffs will be firm, quick and robust – Michael McGrath

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

US President Donald Trump said he would impose even higher import taxes if either of the US trading partners decided to retaliate.

Ireland wants EU-US trade deal as soon as possible – Byrne

Ireland wants EU-US trade deal as soon as possible – Byrne

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

The minister is to take part in a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council on Trade in Brussels on Monday.

Tariffs are a 19th century mechanism, Taoiseach says

Tariffs are a 19th century mechanism, Taoiseach says

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

Global stock markets continued to plunge on Monday as the world reacted to sweeping tariffs imposed on a range of countries by the US

We must be working for de-escalation over tariffs, says Harris

We must be working for de-escalation over tariffs, says Harris

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

The EU does not want to get into ‘tit-for-tat’ tariffs with the US, the Tanaiste said, as he appealed for calm and de-escalation.