Manufacturing sector keeps growing despite higher costs
One in three businesses predict growth despite Trumpâs tariffs
One in three businesses predict growth despite Trumpâs tariffs
Commission president Ursula von der Leyen even adopts Maga talking points to justify lopsided trade deal with US
The EU made many concessions in negotiations and got little in return
France is attacking 15% tariff deal, yet like Ireland had wanted Brussels to water down retaliatory measures
Certainty seems to be the one positive from a one-sided deal that will slow the Irish economy and increase costs for consumers and business
Companies in Germanyâs critical automotive sector are reportedly beginning their own direct trade talks with Washington
Both sides working on a joint statement, but EU cautions it amounts only to a âpolitical agreementâ and will not be legally binding
Pharmaceuticals and semiconductors accounted for the bulk of Irelandâs exports to the US in 2024
Deal brings certainty to European firms, but at a cost
The EU is now closer to China than the US on a growing number of policy areas
Both sides are to continue negotiations on the detail, including possible tariff exemptions for several sectors
Political response to the deal allowing US impose a 15 per cent tariff on EU exports was glum
Accord sees EU accepting 15% import taxes on most of its trade with US
Blocs agree a deal that will lock in tariffs of 15 per cent on most EU imports to the US
Relief at avoiding trade war is tinged with regret at not taking firmer stand from the start
Most exposed sectors will require Brexit-style supports, according to business lobby Ibec
Final terms worked out during meeting between Donald Trump and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland
Worldview: Courtesy of our growing relative wealth, we displaced Luxembourg in 2024 in paying the most to the EU budget on a gross per capita basis
Minister tells trade forum that EU-US agreement gives âcertainty for Irish, European and American businessesâ
While vital details remain to be worked out, the framework deal avoids the immediate risk of a transatlantic trade war
Ireland relies heavily on US investment and trade and stood to be exposed if talks went badly
Breakthrough follows meeting of US president Donald Trump and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland
Hundreds of protesters gather in Edinburgh and Aberdeen to voice their opposition to US president
President puts chance of deal with EU on tariffs at â50-50â˛
Short statement on climate highlights a summit more notable for its occurrence than its achievements
A summit meeting in Beijing comes as Europe and China face growing rifts over trade, Russia, and global power dynamics
European Commissionâs âŹ2 trillion budget proposal the product of chaotic backroom negotiations
Any move to put levies on US services likely to be viewed with concern by Irish Government
Controversial overhaul would roll Cap farm subsidies into national funding pots
TĂĄnaiste says US president ârecognises need for a dealâ and deadline for trade agreement between EU and US remains August 1st
Fresh Trump threats of 30 per cent tariffs a ânegotiating tacticâ, Simon Harris says
Only if prices rise in the US will tariffs on European goods become a political issue
Macron expresses âvery strong disapprovalâ, Meloni warns against âpolarisations that would make reaching an agreement more complexâ
Calls for EU to take more aggressive stance in US negotiations will likely get louder
Brussels feels it has already offered a lot of concessions to the US in tariff talks, so what else can now be put on the table?
Move by US president will be seen as a major setback to hopes for EU-US tariff deal
Catherine Connolly is now in the running, and Fine Gael has a name for the ballot paper. None of the other big parties does at this stage
Patience for side deals struck between European Peopleâs Party and far-right MEPs wearing thin
Commission president targeted over refusal to release messages related to Covid-19 vaccines and plans for huge defence spending
Intense negotiations to trash out âagreement in principleâ coming to a conclusion
European economy still expected to grow if 10 per cent tariffs stay, ECBâs Philip Lane says
Vote of no-confidence in European Commission president had been tabled by far-right and populist parties
French air traffic control strikes caused travel chaos for 300,000 EU passengers last week
Talks had intensified recently as EU sought to secure deal before July 9th deadline
Jack Chambers says Government needs âmuch better disciplineâ on how spending is managed
Move could hit products such as Kerrygold butter, Belgian chocolate and olive oil
Ryanair chief executive rejects presidential run rumours, backs Fine Gaelâs Mairead McGuinness
Ursula von der Leyen says more pressure needs to be put on Russia to end war in Ukraine
European Commission president says it would be `impossibleâ for any agreement next week to have trashed out the âvery complexâ detail required for a full trade deal
Ryanair calls for air traffic control reform to avoid disruption
Police had sought to prevent event going ahead, arguing that it fell under the scope of a child protection law passed by Orbansâs government
Government concerned about impact of âbaselineâ US tariffs as EU negotiators intensify efforts to agree a deal
Preference for one-day summits leaves some tricky questions unresolved
Von der Leyen is living proof against the foolish notion that women donât tolerate warfare
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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