On May 7, 2025, Taoiseach Micheál Martin met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels to address escalating trade tensions between the European Union and the United States. The meeting coincided with the European Commission’s announcement of proposed countermeasures in response to recent U.S. tariffs on European imports. The U.S. administration, under President Donald Trump, has imposed …
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin has urged a composed and coordinated response from the European Union as tensions mount over trade relations with the United States. Speaking at the Ógra Fianna Fáil National Youth Conference in Roscommon, Martin acknowledged the concern many young professionals feel, especially those employed in sectors directly affected by the evolving tariff situation. The EU has recently decided …
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The prospect of the United States imposing additional tariffs on European Union (EU) imports looms large, with significant potential repercussions for Ireland’s economy. These measures, set to take effect on April 2, 2025, could profoundly impact various sectors, notably pharmaceuticals and manufacturing. Ireland’s economic landscape is intricately linked to its export activities, particularly with the U.S. In 2024, the nation …
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