Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has confirmed that the Irish Government is not currently considering introducing a new wage subsidy scheme in response to the recent US tariffs imposed on European Union imports. Speaking on RTÉ’s This Week programme, Donohoe emphasized that the current situation differs from the Covid-19 pandemic and that broad wage subsidies, like those used during that …
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin has expressed that a favorable economic agreement between the United Kingdom and the United States could positively influence Ireland’s economy. He believes that improvements in the UK economy often have beneficial spillover effects for Ireland, given their close economic ties. Addressing the potential role of Ireland in UK-US trade discussions, particularly concerning Northern Ireland’s unique trading status …
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The potential introduction of US tariffs on European alcoholic beverages has raised significant concerns within Ireland’s spirits industry. The Irish Whiskey Association (IWA) has expressed deep apprehension over the impact such tariffs could have, particularly in response to the European Union’s proposed levies on US whiskey. US President Donald Trump recently announced a 200% tariff on wine, champagne, and other …
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