EU plans to hit back with 25% counter-tariffs targeting US goods
Soybeans, oranges, steel and almonds to be hit with retaliatory measures
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Europe just had warmest March on record
Globally, last month was the planet’s second-warmest March on record
Trump’s tariffs: How worried should we be about the toll?
In the News podcast: From Ireland to China, the global implications of Trump’s tariffs with economics writer Cliff Taylor and China correspondent Denis Staunton
Trump says no pause to tariffs and urges EU to buy ‘beautiful’ US energy
US president said EU has been ‘very bad to us’ but trade deficit will ‘disappear fast’
Possible supports for industries hurt by tariffs ‘under review’, Harris says
Plunging stock markets may bring Trump to negotiating table, Simon Harris says
Trump tariffs: EU ministers to weigh up retaliation against US
Ireland among EU states urging restraint in how bloc responds to Trump tariff blow
Trump is basing entire US trade policy on nonsense economics
If he plans to transform the US economy permanently with his tariffs plan then the world is entering a new era
Workers face reduced hours from this weekend at firms impacted by US tariffs, Ibec claims
It’s understood that planning is underway for Tánaiste and Minister for Trade Simon Harris to travel to Washington to meet US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnik
Europe braces for flood of Chinese goods after US tariffs
EU officials ready emergency measures to prevent onslaught of discounted products in ‘economic nightmare’
Microsoft president Brad Smith: ‘Our support for Ireland is steadfast’
Microsoft president Brad Smith says the company, which is celebrating 50 years since it was founded, and 40 years in Ireland, is as committed to the country as it was in the 1980s
America’s war on science could have drastic results for research and drug development
Crisis in US presents an opportunity for EU to become a world centre of excellence
Trump tariffs: Taoiseach urges caution amid signs of EU division
Government has been privately urging the bloc not to escalate the brewing trade war
Trump tariffs explained: What will the different EU and UK rates mean for Northern Ireland?
Unique position could create more uncertainty for North’s ‘slow-growing economy’
Big Tech raised among European tariff response options
Trump move leaves Europeans ‘let down by oldest ally’, says Ursula von der Leyen
US is committed to Nato but Europe must ramp up defence spending, says Marco Rubio
Secretary of state tells foreign ministers in Brussels that US will give allies time to reach spending goal of 5% of GDP
EU faces moment of truth as it faces threats from Trump’s tariffs and Putin’s war
If Ireland wants its EU partners to have the country’s back on issues related to our national interests, this requires reciprocal empathy
Trump promises new dawn for US economy, as EU says it is prepared to respond with countermeasures
US president says sweeping tariffs will entice firms to open factories in America and money raised will pay for tax cuts
After years of skilfully playing both sides of the ‘Boston or Berlin’ binary, we must now choose one of them
European capitals have arguably been better friends of Ireland for a much longer time
Trump’s tariffs: what time is the announcement and what can Ireland expect on ‘Liberation Day’?
What will the US president announce and how will the State and EU respond?
Ireland fears EU response to US tariffs could hit tech sector
European Commission preparing a range of responses to Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ announcement
Bank of America’s Dublin EU hub sees profits dip to $1.76bn in 2024
Company took impairment charge against its loan book and staff costs rose
Two Irish citizens ordered to leave Germany over pro-Palestinian protests despite no convictions
Lawyers say the move undermines civil liberties for EU citizens
Fears new UK digital immigration system could disrupt Irish tourism
Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme comes into force for European travellers on Wednesday
Athens faces a geopolitical balancing act in having to please China, the US and Europe
Greece Letter: Country’s location, alliances and internal upheavals demand the very best of statesmanship from Mitsotakis
Irish pharma exports to US projected to halve over five years in event of trade war
Cabinet to be briefed on potential impact of US tariffs on the EU
Donald Trump’s tariffs: What does the US president have in store for Ireland tomorrow?
April 2nd is going to be a day to remember. But what are the long-term implications? And how bad is it likely to be?
US tariffs: Ireland to bolster competitiveness ahead of looming trade war
US president Donald Trump expected to announce tariffs on a swathe of EU exports in April
Barry Andrews: Wind energy can deliver clean electricity, support 20,000 new jobs and reduce energy bills
To ramp up its wind power resources, Ireland needs to reform its planning system and launch a public awareness campaign to highlight the long-term benefits of the renewable energy source
How the two-income mortgage marked a turning point in Irish family life
Rite & Reason: Why are birth rates in freefall? Many factors, some economic, others religious, some social and personal, play a part
Speaking rights for Michael Lowry would not be on my list of issues critical to our democracy
Row is yet more evidence of politicians’ preoccupation with trivia as storm clouds gather abroad and housing crisis worsens at home
Efforts to rearm Europe stumble as Trump ‘kicks over the chessboard’ of the Ukraine war
EU must take replace rhetoric with deeds and increase military power to ensure Putin takes heed, European commissioner for defence warns
EU call to stockpile food and essentials: What would be in your 72-hour survival bag?
Have your say: European Commission advises citizens to be prepared for floods, fires, pandemics and attacks
Trump proves topical at tropical gathering on Chinese island
Boao Letter: Singapore’s former ambassador to the United Nations says this century will be the Asian century
EU trade chief meets Chinese officials amid tariff threat
Meeting comes as top Chinese leader called for global cooperation against protectionism
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