What Trump’s presidency could mean for Ireland’s economy

He has threatened huge tariffs on imports and promised to slash the US corporate tax rate

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Donald Trump with his wife Melania at an election night event. Photograph: Evan Vucci/AP

Wed Nov 06 2024 - 15:39

After a remarkable political comeback, Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States. So, what will that mean for the Irish economy, given that he has threatened huge tariffs on imports and promised to slash its corporate tax rate.

Host Ciarán Hancock is joined by Cliff Taylor of The Irish Times to get his view on how bad a Trump presidency could be for Ireland.

Also on the show, Conor Pope of The Irish Times explains why being single can cost you more than €300,000 over and above what a person in a couple will pay over the course of their adults lives, taking into account areas like housing, groceries, and taxes.

Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound.