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Agribusiness
The TACO presidency strikes again?
Lorcan Roche Kelly
Donald Trump is getting a reputation as ‘the boy who cried wolf’ of global trade.
27 May 2025 News
Ireland is being listened to for list of counter-tariffs – Heydon
It comes as US president Donald Trump has threatened 50% tariffs on imports from the EU from 1 June.
23 May 2025 News
Trump plan to impose 50% tariffs will hit Irish agri-food exports
The imposition of tariffs will affect Irish food and drink exports, which accounted for €1.9bn worth of exports in 2024.
US and China take a 90-day break from trade war
Both sides slashed tariffs in the wake of weekend meetings in Geneva.
14 May 2025 News
US UK trade deal is more symbolic than substantial
US trade deal with UK is symbolically important but UK deals with Australia and New Zealand present greater competition for Irish beef exports.
14 May 2025 News
US says UK trade deal includes beef exports
US Trade Secretary says deal opens access to UK market for US beef.
8 May 2025 News
Dempsey at Large: tariff compensation for US farmers
Under World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules, countries can take protective action in the event of a threat of significant market disruption.
23 April 2025 Viewpoints
Solar installers confident despite sector challenges
Stephen Robb speaks to some of the leading solar PV suppliers about the prospects of solar energy on farms.
19 April 2025 Renewables
Opinion: there are US politicians we can talk to as Trump's aggression alarms
The Irish have long had a reputation for diplomacy. It needs to be put to use now with US politicians who can curb Donald Trump's power.
12 April 2025 Opinion
Pause on US tariffs offers breathing space for Ireland
President Trump slashes tariffs announced last week for all trading partners, but goes the opposite way with China.
10 April 2025 News
Farming braces for Trump's trade war
Donald Trump has started a trade war that will hit Irish farmers, agribusinesses and food exporters. Caitríona Morrissey reports.
9 April 2025 News
Cooler heads emerge in tariff row
It's still early days for the Trump tariff regime, but resistance is emerging within his own Republican Party.
9 April 2025 Dealer