Reasons for optimism on Ukraine peace deal but pressure on Russia must continue, Taoiseach says
Micheál Martin attends online ‘coalition of the willing’ meeting organised by Macron and Starmer
Ursula von der Leyen
Donald Trump meets Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European powers in bid to seal Ukraine peace
US president reiterates optimism for trilateral meeting involving Putin, even without ceasefire
European leaders to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine with Donald Trump
Five European leaders, plus heads of Nato and EU to join Volodymyr Zelenskiy in talks with Trump amid fears he may face same pressure as February Oval Office meeting
Ukraine has right to make decisions on its territory, says Taoiseach after Trump comments
Micheál Martin repeats call for ceasefire after Trump backs ‘peace deal’ that concerns European leaders
Donald Trump’s era of Dick Turpin economics creates risks for our economy
If you thought the US trade deal with the EU brought certainty for Ireland, then think again
More than 100 former MEPs urge EU to suspend association agreement with Israel
Starvation of civilian population in Gaza amounts to ‘nothing short of a war crime’, open letter states
Trump’s pharma rant puts Government in difficult position
Threat of additional pharma tariffs just a week after 15% rates was agreed risk undermining support for EU trade deal
Why has Gazans’ hunger attained the status of ‘moral crisis’ when Israel’s genocidal slaughter did not?
No one understands the hollowness of its facilitators’ changed rhetoric better than the Israeli government
Irish exporters ‘told to shut their mouths’ over Trump tariffs
‘Trump’s trade war is good for Irish beef’ but nervousness pervades the dairy, pharmaceutical and computer chip sectors
Taoiseach urges Trump to tread carefully on pharma tariffs
Micheál Martin says Ireland has added value to the global reach of Big Pharma companies that have operations in the State
Donald Trump mentions Ireland as he threatens ‘150% to 250%’ tariffs on pharma
President says ‘it’s going to go to 250% because we want pharmaceuticals made in our country’
There’s one scenario in which tariffs won’t be a disaster for Ireland
Towns such as Westport and Kinsale are anxiously waiting to see what happens next. They’re not alone
EU follows Starmer by giving in to Trump
Commission president Ursula von der Leyen even adopts Maga talking points to justify lopsided trade deal with US
Manufacturing sector keeps growing despite higher costs
One in three businesses predict growth despite Trump’s tariffs
Why did the EU sign a tariff deal overwhelmingly favourable to the US?
The EU made many concessions in negotiations and got little in return
European unity would have broken down in a trade war with the US
France is attacking 15% tariff deal, yet like Ireland had wanted Brussels to water down retaliatory measures
Tariffs: as new regime kicks in, what does it mean for Europe and for Ireland?
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
Tariff deal will result in ‘considerable negative repercussions’, German industry warns
Companies in Germany’s critical automotive sector are reportedly beginning their own direct trade talks with Washington
White House confirms 15% tariff rate will include pharma and semiconductors
Both sides working on a joint statement, but EU cautions it amounts only to a ‘political agreement’ and will not be legally binding
‘Clear understanding’ 15% tariff max will be applied by US to pharma exports
Pharmaceuticals and semiconductors accounted for the bulk of Ireland’s exports to the US in 2024
How the EU’s ‘lopsided’ US trade deal was done
Deal brings certainty to European firms, but at a cost
EU-US trade deal: Ursula von der Leyen stooped to conquer
The EU is now closer to China than the US on a growing number of policy areas
EU-US tariffs deal at 15% preferable to ‘ruinous’ trade war, says Taoiseach
Both sides are to continue negotiations on the detail, including possible tariff exemptions for several sectors
Is the EU-US tariff deal good or bad for Ireland?
Political response to the deal allowing US impose a 15 per cent tariff on EU exports was glum
EU-US trade deal: Ireland ‘no doubt’ in challenging position over tariffs, says Minister
Accord sees EU accepting 15% import taxes on most of its trade with US
‘European Union gives in to Trump’: How EU and US news front pages see the tariffs deal
Blocs agree a deal that will lock in tariffs of 15 per cent on most EU imports to the US
How the EU succumbed to Trump’s tariff steamroller
Relief at avoiding trade war is tinged with regret at not taking firmer stand from the start
EU-US trade deal represents ‘substantial burden’ for Irish businesses
Most exposed sectors will require Brexit-style supports, according to business lobby Ibec
EU and US reach deal on 15% tariffs, averting potential trade war
Final terms worked out during meeting between Donald Trump and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland
Every Irish person contributes €53.20 a month to the EU. We should be prepared to pay more
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
Trade deal includes ‘zero for zero’ arrangement for aviation, says Simon Harris
Minister tells trade forum that EU-US agreement gives ‘certainty for Irish, European and American businesses’
The Irish Times view on the EU/US trade deal: a step towards economic stability
While vital details remain to be worked out, the framework deal avoids the immediate risk of a transatlantic trade war
EU-US trade deal analysis: Tariffs have a price for both sides. Trump was willing to pay it
Ireland relies heavily on US investment and trade and stood to be exposed if talks went badly
EU agrees to 15% tariffs in US deal after months of fractious talks
Breakthrough follows meeting of US president Donald Trump and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland
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