Tag Archives: Transatlantic Relations

In response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent decision to implement a 90-day suspension on newly imposed tariffs, Ireland’s Tánaiste, Simon Harris, has emphasized the necessity for “serious, mature, rational debate” concerning international trade and tariffs. This development follows the U.S. administration’s earlier imposition of substantial tariffs on imports from various trading partners, which had led to market instability and …

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has reaffirmed that Ireland’s top priority is safeguarding jobs and economic stability, expressing confidence that the country will overcome the challenges posed by new US import tariffs. His comments came after US President Donald Trump announced a 20% levy on EU imports, igniting concern across European capitals and especially in Ireland due to the country’s heavy reliance …

Tánaiste Simon Harris held a late-night phone conversation with newly appointed US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, during which both parties exchanged views on trade relations between Ireland, the EU, and the United States. The call comes at a time of growing unease over escalating tensions tied to trade and tariffs between the EU and the US. Harris described the conversation …

The Irish government is now facing a pressing question—how much of the unexpected Apple tax windfall should be allocated to national defense? This debate has gained urgency due to the shifting global security landscape, particularly in the wake of the war in Ukraine and the radically different approach to international affairs under the new U.S. administration led by President Donald …