43 h. ago Ireland in the crosshairs if European Union ever retaliates to any Trump tariff threat

Effective EU retaliation would sensibly target services from the United States, something that will hit the State’s corporation tax take

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4 d. ago ‘Time to step up’: von der Leyen pushes Arctic defence at EU summit

Talks expected between the Trump administration, Denmark and Greenland on the future security of the Arctic island

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4 d. ago Davos 2026: Trump’s Greenland Taco and Carney’s rupture warning

While geopolitics may appear to be unravelling at times, many of the old reliable forces remain constant – not least Davos itself

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5 d. ago EU pretends it's business as usual with Trump, but beneath the surface fears remain

Althought the immediate crisis has subsided, EU leaders still met in Brussels last night to decide a coordinated response to Trump’s threats — but not everyone was happy about it.

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5 d. ago Sovereignty a ‘red line’ for Denmark in Greenland talks with US

Talks expected between the Trump administration, Denmark and Greenland on the future security of the Arctic island

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5 d. ago Deception and delusion in Davos: What's going on in Trump's head?

Bobby McDonagh says Trump’s threats over Greenland and other issues say far more about America’s crisis than Europe’s — but the consequences are ours to confront.

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5 d. ago Vague details emerge of Trump's Greenland 'deal' but Denmark is sticking to its red lines

Trump said the deal reached yesterday with NATO gives the US ‘everything we wanted’.

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5 d. ago Trump’s ‘concept of a deal’ met with scepticism in Greenland

Financial markets rebound and European leaders welcome a reprieve from further punitive tax measures by US president

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5 d. ago Trump’s Greenland climbdown brings relief but way forward unclear

Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen says she will engage in constructive talks, provided there is respect for her country’s territorial integrity

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5 d. ago Early Edition podcast: Trump claims ‘really good deal done’ on Greenland

Plus: What teens think of new age verification proposals for social media, Skerries residents up in arms over active travel scheme, and Emer McLysaght on the fear that plagues those living on their own

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5 d. ago Daniel Geary: Tired Trump’s claim that he won’t take Greenland by force is not reassuring

At Davos, the US president repeated his determination to possess what he keeps calling ‘that piece of ice’

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5 d. ago Trump claims ‘really good deal done’ on Greenland; Skerries up in arms and social media bans

Plus: What teens think of new age verification proposals for social media, Skerries residents up in arms over active travel scheme, and Emer McLysaght on the fear that plagues those living on their own

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6 d. ago Trump drops tariff threat over Greenland after ‘very productive meeting’ with Nato

US president says ‘framework of a future deal’ over the Danish territory agreed following talks with alliance’s Mark Rutte

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6 d. ago Trump drops tariff threat over Greenland after agreeing deal

US president says he reached an understanding with Nato on island’s future

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6 d. ago Live updates: Trump drops threat of tariffs over Greenland following Nato talks in Davos

Framework for future deal on Danish territory formed after US president met with military alliance’s secretary general Mark Rutte

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6 d. ago Donald Trump drops threat of tariffs over Greenland and says a deal is in the works

Trump confirmed that previously threatened trade measures will not go ahead following talks with NATO chief Mark Rutte.

Economics

6 d. ago Ireland and Europe weigh options as Trump keeps pressure up over Greenland

Ireland and Europe weigh options as Trump keeps pressure up over Greenland  The Irish Times

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6 d. ago Live updates: Trump says he ‘won’t use force’ to acquire Greenland in Davos address as leaders react

The US president did say he is seeking ‘immediate negotiations’ on procuring the Danish territory

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6 d. ago 'Trump doesn't have all cards': Tánaiste says Europe will respond quickly to any tariffs imposed

Tánaiste Simon Harris was also asked about the St Patrick’s Day trip to the White House.

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6 d. ago Trump’s speech reflects how emboldened he has become and how ineffectual Europe is

Trump says he does not plan to use force to acquire Greenland

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