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Northern Ireland
UK secures two new trade deals
Contributor
Natasha Ferguson looks at the UK deals done with both India and the US.
14 May 2025 News
US trade dispute leaving whiskey sector ‘uniquely exposed’
The Irish Whiskey Association with Drinks Ireland have called for an immediate removal of all tariffs on EU and US spirits, allowing a return to the tariff-free environment.
7 May 2025 Northern Ireland
DAERA proposes tough new rules for 3,500 farms
A wide-ranging set of new rules will apply to more intensive livestock farms in NI.
Minister to negotiate a more 'straight forward' CAP for farmers
Following Programme for Government commitments, Ireland has four key priorities for the next CAP.
6 May 2025 News
Windblown commercial logs exported to the continent
The North East Forestry Group has organised to ensure a co-operative approach to harvesting windblow.
30 April 2025 Forestry
Shippers driving demand for Irish calves
Strong demand from the continent along with similar appetite from home buyers has seen the calf trade ramp back up as prices were up across the board this week.
30 April 2025 Markets
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
Market digest – stories from around the world
Brief news snippets from: United States, China, Paraguay and Australia
23 April 2025 World
Growth in China’s beef imports to slow in 2025
The rate of beef import growth is expected to slow down this year but volume will still increase.
18 April 2025 News
How US farmers are exposed in China trade war
The prospect of astronomical prices for US consumers on mobile phones caused a reverse on tariffs in US China hasn't relaxed any of their tariffs on the US
16 April 2025 News
France ‘remain opposed’ to Mercosur – IFA
This comes after the association’s president, Francie Gorman, met with the French ambassador to Ireland Céline Place in the Irish Farm Centre to discuss the trade deal and other issues.
14 April 2025 News
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