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fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Richard Curran: Ireland cannot afford to dismiss Trump's 30pc tariff as an idle threat or negotiating tactic

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Richard Curran: Ireland cannot afford to dismiss Trump's 30pc tariff as an idle threat or negotiating tactic

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fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Charlie Weston: We may be among the richest Europeans on paper, but not many people are feeling the benefits

Surging property prices have ensured that the average Irish adult is now 30pc richer than their British counterparts, according to a report from Unio Wealth Management.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Fears that 10pc 'baseline' tariff on EU goods entering US could pose major challenges for Irish economy

Need for zero-for-zero arrangements for key sectors in EU-US trade negotiations.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Budget 2026 'won't repeat' cost of living packages of past years, Paschal Donohoe says despite price rises in food and fuel

The Irish government is cautious about funding permanent measures for cost of living due to fluctuating tax receipts.
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fromFortune Europe
1 month ago

Ireland sees thousands of jobs at risk from U.S. pharma tariffs

US pharmaceutical tariffs could lead to the loss of thousands of jobs in Ireland; maintaining capital investment is crucial for long-term economic success.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Government sale of final AIB stake crystalizes 2bn loss on crash-era bailout

The Department of Finance stated that, from an overall basis, taxpayers are approximately €0.6bn above break-even on their €29.4bn investment in AIB.
UK politics
#tariffs
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Europe politics

Taoiseach warns Donald Trump's 50pc tariff threat would push up prices and 'grievously' damage trading relationship

The Taoiseach warns of severe disruptions and price hikes if the US imposes 50% tariffs on EU imports.
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fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Minister Jack Chambers warns of 'serious risks' for households and business if trade tariffs imposed

Trump plans 25% tariff on EU imports, raising concerns about Irish economy and job growth.
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fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Minister Jack Chambers warns of 'serious risks' for households and business if trade tariffs imposed

Trump plans 25% tariff on EU imports, raising concerns about Irish economy and job growth.
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fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Trump tariffs slowing global growth - OECD issues stark assessment

Escalating trade disputes are triggering a global economic slowdown affecting Ireland's key export markets.
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fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Donald Trump's tariff threats send Irish consumer sentiment crashing to two-year low

Consumer confidence is declining due to fears about Trump's trade policies and rising consumer prices.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Taoiseach warns pain from US tariffs 'won't be short-term' as Donald Trump flags levies for pharma industry in 'near future'

Ireland urges the EU to target US luxury goods, protecting vital agri-food exports from retaliatory tariffs.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

'The beginning of a long saga' - Experts share their views and concerns on Trump's tariffs

"Tariffs are bad but from an Irish perspective, if Trump goes on to focus on the pharmaceutical sector in Ireland, that will be the real nightmare scenario, in my view."
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US politics
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

'They rip us off. It's so pathetic' - Donald Trump hits EU goods with 20pc tariffs but pharma products exempt for now

Ireland's economy may suffer from Trump's new tariffs, raising concerns over a potential recession.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Trump slump won't be pleasant, but this is a different beast to the grim days of Celtic Tiger crash

The Irish economy has transitioned from a precarious foundation of a property bubble and bank overleveraging to a more stable environment, focusing on sustainable growth.
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#us-tariffs
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
Europe news

Countdown to Trump's tariffs: 'Very grave threat' already slowing down investment, says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin emphasized the importance of protecting Ireland's key industries amidst looming US tariffs.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
European startups

Fear for jobs outlook grows as businesses across Ireland hit 'pause' on investment

Irish employers are significantly reducing investment plans due to global trade uncertainty and US tariff threats.
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fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Tourism continues recent decline, with February numbers down again

Dublin Airport's passenger cap contributes to a significant decline in tourism spend and visitor numbers.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Pipe dream pays off: 'Gay Byrne liked the line - that "it started on the Late Late Show"'

John Concannon exemplifies how innovation in agriculture can lead to wider business success.
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fromIndependent
7 months ago

'If we don't get help now, we'll be decimated' - Hauliers seek 66m in state aid a month 'to survive' Holyhead port shutdown

Truckers in Ireland face potential collapse without urgent government financial support of over €60 million monthly.
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

Most people who are due to be signed up for new pension scheme unaware of it

The new auto-enrolment pension scheme, named My Future Fund, is set to launch next September, representing a significant change in Ireland's pension landscape.
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fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

Ireland has 15 years to end use of fossil fuels or face 'profound costs', climate advisers warn

The Climate Change Advisory Council warns that failing to act on emissions reduction will bring "profound costs to the Irish economy and to the people of Ireland." This stark message emphasizes the urgent need for transformation to avoid detrimental impacts on society.
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