14 h. ago China's Xi Jinping warns protectionism 'leads nowhere' as he arrives in Vietnam

Beijing is trying to present itself as a stable alternative amid Donald Trump’s erratic tariff measures.

Events

16 h. ago Trump tariffs: EU and US meet for talks amid growing trade uncertainty

Government anxious for pharmaceuticals to be part of overall trade negotiations

Politics

30 h. ago Imports of tariffed US products to Ireland fell 62% between 2018 and 2020

The EU retaliated with tariffs on a range of US products when Trump introduced tariffs on steel and aluminium during his first term of office

Politics

50 h. ago Analysis: What are the potential impacts of Trump's tariffs on the Irish supply chain?

Members of the TU Dublin Research Centre for Sustainable Technology look at the potential fallout from Trump’s unpredictable economic moves.

Politics

53 h. ago Smartphones and computers are exempt from Trump's global tariffs, US announces

The exemptions announced cover various electronic goods entering the US from China.

Politics

55 h. ago Donald Trump exempts phones, computers and chips from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs

Products may yet be subject to a different tariff

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63 h. ago China seeks to make common cause with European Union over Trump’s tariffs

Both targeted by US president’s levies

Politics

64 h. ago Letters to the Editor, April 12th: On Trump’s tariffs, Ireland’s alcohol consumption and parental leave

Letters to the Editor, April 12th: On Trump’s tariffs, Ireland’s alcohol consumption and parental leave  The Irish Times

Politics

3 d. ago Jump in US inflation expectations leaves Federal Reserve with a dilemma

With households, businesses, and global investors adjusting fast to the implications of President Donald Trump's aggressive import tariff policies, Fed policymakers said the outlook has grown increasingly difficult to predic

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3 d. ago Trump tariffs: Sir Keir Starmer meets Northern Ireland's FM and DFM

Trump tariffs: Sir Keir Starmer meets Northern Ireland's FM and DFM  BBC

Politics

3 d. ago China announces countermeasures against US by raising tariffs from 84% to 125%

Global markets continue to reel from Trump’s tariff policy, as a number of Asian arkets dropped this morning.

Politics

3 d. ago China announces countermeasures by raising tariffs on US goods from 84% to 125%

The US and China have escalated a trade war by raising tariffs even as US President Donald Trump hit a pause on tariffs for other countries.

Politics

3 d. ago Trump tariffs: European markets rise on opening but global recession fears persist

Anxiety has sparked a rush into safe havens, sending the Swiss franc soaring to a decade high against the dollar

Economics

3 d. ago Spain looks to boost China ties amid global trade chaos as Asian markets reel from Trump tariffs

Global markets continue to reel from Trump’s tariff policy, as a number of Asian arkets dropped this morning.

Politics

3 d. ago Trump tariffs: Markets slide again and global recession fears persist

Anxiety has sparked a rush into safe havens, sending the Swiss franc soaring to a decade high against the dollar

Economics

3 d. ago Spain’s PM visits China to boost ties with Trump’s top tariff target

The tariffs announced last week — and then paused — by US President Donald Trump could mean that the European Union pursues more trade with China.

Politics

4 d. ago Trump tariffs latest: Wall Street stocks tumble as president accused of taking ‘wrecking ball’ to US economy

White House confirms tariffs against China now total 145%; EU pauses reciprocal tariffs against US

Politics

4 d. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Wall Street stocks continue to tumble as US president says he would ‘love’ deal with China

White House confirms tariffs against China now total 145%; EU pauses reciprocal tariffs against US

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4 d. ago Trump tariffs live updates: US president says he would ‘love’ deal with Beijing as levies on China total 145%

EU pauses reciprocal tariffs against US; Taoiseach says ‘we are not out of the woods yet’ after cut for 90 days

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4 d. ago Trump tariffs live updates: White House says tariffs on China now total 145%

EU pauses reciprocal tariffs against US; Taoiseach says ‘we are not out of the woods yet’ after cut for 90 days

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