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'Not end of story' - Martin expects negotiations with US

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 00:01
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he believes there will be negotiations with the US following US President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on international trading partners.

Govt expects US measures on pharma sector, says Tánaiste

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 00:01
The Government's "working assumption" is that there will be further US tariffs focused on pharmaceuticals, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said.

Tariff response to dominate Commissioner's Dublin visit

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 00:01
Ireland's EU Commissioner Michael McGrath will hold a series of political engagements in Dublin over the next two days during an official visit.

Warning over impact of tariffs on Irish dairy and whiskey

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 00:00
Irish butter and whiskey are among the products set to be impacted by the latest tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, industry groups have warned.

US tariff move is first round in trade war with EU

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 23:32
US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 20% tariff on imports from the European Union, including Ireland, has huge consequences.

Targeting of EU by ally follows litany of insults

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 23:23
This latest assault on the transatlantic relationship has prompted many to assume that relationship is over, writes Tony Connelly.

EU seeks to avoid trade war after US tariff announcement

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 23:08
Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni has described as "wrong" the announcement by US President Donald Trump of a 20% tariff on imports from the European Union.

Govt passes bill to ensure no decline in cash access

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 20:25
A Government bill guaranteeing access to cash infrastructure has been passed by the Dáil.

Dublin Airport passenger cap suspension is extended

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 19:24
The High Court has extended the suspension of the passenger cap at Dublin Airport until the determination of High Court proceedings on a challenge to the cap taken by Aer Lingus and Ryanair.

Amazon said to make bid to buy video app TikTok

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 17:06
Amazon.com has put in a last-minute offer to buy all of short-form video app TikTok, the New York Times reported today, citing three people familiar with the bid.

Musk to stay until DOGE mission complete - White House

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 17:00
The White House has said tech billionaire Elon Musk will stay on to complete his mission to slash government spending and downsize the federal workforce, dismissing media reports that he will leave the role soon.

Trump tells Cabinet that Musk will leave soon - report

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 17:00
US President Donald Trump has told members of his Cabinet and other close contacts that his billionaire ally Elon Musk will soon step back from his government role, Politico has reported, citing three people close to Mr Trump.

Netflix enhances language options to attract viewers

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 16:28
Netflix has rolled out enhanced language options for television viewers, allowing users to select from the full list of available subtitles and dubbing languages for any title.

Pre-tax profits increase 77% at Power City to €4.79m

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 15:32
Pre-tax profits at family owned electrical appliance and tech retailer, Power City last year increased by 77% to €4.79m.

Boeing CEO to face tough questions on safety

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 15:28
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg will face tough questions on the planemaker's recent safety issues and other hot-button topics today when he appears before the US Senate Commerce Committee.

Tesla deliveries fall on weak demand, Musk backlash

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 14:15
Tesla's first-quarter sales slumped 13%, its weakest performance in nearly three years, in a backlash to CEO Elon Musk's embrace of far-right politics and as consumers seek out newer models from rival electric-vehicle makers.

Kilcullen Business Post Group to buy IMI

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 13:44
University College Cork has announced that it will sell the Irish Management Institute to the Kilcullen Business Post Group.

Savills Ireland acquires property agency Osborne King

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 13:07
Savills Ireland has acquired Osborne King, a commercial property agency in Northern Ireland with 36 employees.

FACTBOX - Trump's tariffs and threatened trade actions

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 12:53
US President Donald Trump has made numerous tariff threats since returning to office on January 20, ranging from a universal duty on imports to targeted tariffs on specific sectors or countries, in a bid to get others to meet his policy demands.

Maersk expects continued US growth, warns of uncertainty

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 12:10
Danish shipping company Maersk said today it has benefited from robust US demand so far this year and expects that to continue, though the outlook could be clouded by US President Donald Trump's tariff plans.

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