Economy

The near-term economic outlook is clouded in uncertainty, says Paschal Donohoe

Economy strong but 'dark clouds on horizon' - Tánaiste

Tánaiste Simon Harris has warned that while the country is in a healthy economic space there are dark clouds on the horizon.

Business • 16 Jun

ECB President Christine Lagarde said rate-setters had to be 'agile' in the face of the uncertainty

ECB cuts interest rates for seventh time in a year

The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the seventh time in a year today, looking to prop up an already struggling euro zone economy that will take a large hit from US tariffs.

Business • 17 Apr

Peter Burke said he will be setting out '15 clear wins' or measures that the Government can take in the short term

Minister hopes to bring forward competitive action plan

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke said he hopes to bring a memo to Cabinet next week that will set out bringing forward the Government's competitive action plan.

Business • 12 Apr

The owner of Brady's Coffee explained that he did not initially expect his business to be impacted by the tariffs

Coffee company 'on the back foot' as US tariffs hit home

From large multinationals to small family-run businesses, the trade war emerging due to newly announced US tariffs is impacting on companies of every size.

Ireland • 09 Apr

"St Patrick's Day Festival is the kick off to the Irish tourism season, so it has a very strong economic value" - CEO St Patrick's Day Festival Dublin, Richard Tierney

What is St Patrick worth to the Irish economy?

Parades, parties and pubs, not to mention St Patrick himself. These are core features of traditional St Patrick's day celebrations. And the demand for these is worth millions.

Business • 16 Mar

Minister Martin Heydon said there was no justification for the imposition of tariffs

Minister to travel to US for negotiations on tariffs

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said he will lead a "full trade mission to the United States" next month.

Ireland • 15 Mar

There was no reprieve for China, with new levies coming into effect at 12.01am (5.01am Irish time)

US tariffs on Chinese imports take effect

US tariffs of 10% on Chinese imports came into effect today, risking a renewed trade war between the world's top two economies as President Donald Trump punishes China for not halting the flow of illicit drugs.

US • 04 Feb

A dog enters and leaves the Paso del Norte International Bridge in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, on the border with the US

Trump confirms one-month pause in Mexico tariffs

US President Donald Trump will pause new tariffs on Mexico for one-month after Mexico agreed to reinforce its northern border with 10,000 National Guard members to stem the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, he has said.

US • 03 Feb

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