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EU pushing to cap future tariffs on pharma in US deal
Negotiations approaching ‘juncture’ to agree a tariff deal, Taoiseach Micheál Martin says
EU backs potential counter-tariffs on €93bn of US goods if no deal
Move comes even as EU and US close in on trade deal
White House claims ‘fake news’ over reports Donald Trump named in Epstein files
US president is reportedly among hundreds of names in justice department documents on late convicted paedophile
Why did Trump accuse Obama of treason?
In the News podcast: Trump, mired in the Epstein files controversy, offers incendiary distraction
Guinness Storehouse offered as location for Ireland’s EU presidency events
Suggestion made when boss of drinks giant Diageo met Micheál Martin and discussed US tariffs
Can Europe break free of American tech supremacy?
Europe’s dependence on US groups for digital infrastructure is causing growing concern among executives and policymakers
Are we really going to pass up the chance to do the most hilarious thing in the history of world leaders?
Donald Trump’s hatred for O’Donnell is one of the few things he remains constant on. Imagine her sailing into the Oval Office on St Patrick’s Day
US attorney general told Trump his name in Epstein files, Wall Street Journal reports
Newspaper’s report threatens to expand what has become a political crisis for US president
EU moves towards accepting 15% tariff as price of deal
Brussels could agree to deal that would avoid 30% tariffs threatened by Donald Trump
Possible tariff deal with US not a win for EU but, crucially, avoids damaging trade war
Move should give businesses certainty they need
Pharma companies unprepared for production shift amid US tariffs
Companies in the early phases of scenario planning and hesitant to commit to major changes while negotiations remain unresolved
Drinks Ireland warned Taoiseach that alcohol health labelling plans seen as ‘trade barrier’ by US
Cabinet decides to delay introduction of new regime for two years amid concerns over impact
Trump’s Middle East envoy to travel to Europe and ‘push for Gaza ceasefire’
Steve Witkoff will reportedly meet Israeli minister of strategic affairs and a senior Qatari envoy
European stocks poised to surge as US-Japan trade deal struck
Trump says EU representatives will arrive for negotiations on Wednesday
Trump accuses Obama of ‘treason’ over 2016 election in stunning attack
Obama says comments by Trump, mired in the Epstein files controversy, linking him to Russian interference are ‘weak attempt at distraction’
Trump and Japan reach trade deal with tariff rate set at 15%
Japan to create $550bn fund to invest in the US under deal terms
What did the summer economic statement really tell us about Budget 2026?
Ministers add caveat that figures will be revised if tariff situation worsens
Iran’s leaders turn to a new brand of nationalism after Israeli and US attacks
Tehran repurposes folklore and patriotic anthems as it seeks to channel national outrage into increasing support at home
The Irish Times view on Trump and Epstein: a story which still has a way to run
As a peddler of conspiracy theories himself, Trump can hardly complain when his supporters demand more details on this one
Top Republican Mike Johnson shuts US Congress early to avoid Epstein vote
Republican speaker of the US House of Representatives says Democrats playing ‘political games’ by trying to force votes
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud recovers from April revenue dip
Third Michelin star is still on its agenda
Former police officer sentenced to 33 months for violating civil rights of Breonna Taylor
US president Donald Trump’s justice department had asked Kentucky judge to imprison Brett Hankison for just a day over role in fatal raid
Tariffs of little concern for Ryanair so far
Budget airline’s chief executive Michael O’Leary does not fear levies
Scott Bessent calls for inquiry into ‘the entire Federal Reserve institution’
Treasury secretary is latest top Trump administration official to criticise the central bank
An accuser’s story suggests Trump might appear in the Epstein files
Maria Farmer told police she had an alarming encounter with Trump in 1995
Ryanair results, M&A activity, and US economic madness
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Budget to focus on long-term gains at cost of short-term pain
Spending on infrastructure to rise as cost-of-living measures unlikely to feature
Who answers the phone and says nothing? People under 25
Younger workers who don’t say hello when they answer a call need to know it’s a problem
Significant rise in Irish people seeking State help to avoid US deportation
At least 41 sought assistance this year, but the number of Irish deported from US may be significantly higher
Donald Trump could be swallowed up by an Epstein conspiracy he helped create
Trump is learning that conspiracy theories are elastic, self-sealing and practically impossible to disprove to a base radicalised over time
What US economic madness means for the rest of the world
Tariffs and a weaker dollar spell trouble for Irish exporters
Donald Trump’s threats: ‘Taco’ trade gives way to paradox
in trying to predict Trump’s moves, the market may be changing them, sometimes to its own peril
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