Irish businesses observe ‘silent slowdown’ in the economy as confidence falls
Firms in the Republic pessimistic about the future, says Azets Ireland
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The Irish Times view on US/China trade talks: another fragile truce
The stand-off shows how supply chains can be weaponised in trade disputes, often with a more painful impact than the imposition of tariffs
Trump says US-China deal ‘done’ as trade war truce breaks out
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Keep aviation, medtech and whiskey out of EU-US trade dispute, Simon Harris asks negotiator
Tánaiste tells EU trade negotiator that Ireland risks being affected disproportionally by escalation
US tariffs will result in shock to global growth but not recession, World Bank says
Washington-based institution says growth forecasts have been cut in nearly 70 per cent of economies
US says trade talks with China ‘going well’ as sides reconvene
Howard Lutnick says discussions in London expected to go on throughout Tuesday
Chinese exports to US plunge as tariffs bite
China’s exports to the US posted biggest drop in May since the pandemic
Irish factory output slumps in April as US stockpiling wanes
Overall, industrial production surged ahead of Trump’s tariffs announcement
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Merz gives Trump a reminder of his family history as he passes Oval Office test
German chancellor Friedrich Merz was aiming to trigger a thaw, even if that meant smiling away Trump’s second World War jokes
PwC Ireland boss focused on getting tech to do some heavy lifting
Managing partner seeks to leverage AI as firm and clients grapple with uncertainty caused by Donald Trump’s tariffs
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The art of the tariff deal may prove far more damaging to the US than Europe
Xi Jinping urges respectful trade talks in call with Trump
Thursday’s call was the first time the two men had spoken since January
Trump Taco trade is a major headache for ECB rate setters
Increasingly erratic pronouncements and general uncertainty cannot be planned for
Corporate tax receipts drop 30% as Trump’s tariffs bite
Exchequer returns show receipts from business tax fell by over €1.1 billion in May
Irish economy expands by almost 10% as exporters rush to beat tariff deadlines
CSO figures show economy, as measured by GDP, expanded by 9.7 per cent in the first quarter
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Tariffs and debt burdens are making large-scale investors increasingly nervous about future market direction
Tariff uncertainty makes ECB decision on interest rates easy
Frankfurt expected to announce another cut as focus shifts to growth hit from US tariffs
Friedrich Merz gets ready for Trump’s Oval Office endurance test
Ahead of their meeting in Washington, the German chancellor has sought advice from recent survivors of Trump’s new reality television format
ECB expected to cut rates again amid speculation over Lagarde’s role
Central bank likley to implement eighth cut to interest rates since last June
Harris welcomes positive EU-US trade talks said to be heading in ‘right direction’
EU’s Maros Sefcovic meets with US trade representative Jamieson Greer amid tariff tensions
Commercial vehicle sales tumble amid ‘uncertain’ business environment
EV sales growth is welcomed but industry warns it is nowhere near strong enough to allow State achieve climate targets
Tariff ‘uncertainties’ could ‘weigh heavily’ on Irish economic growth
The OECD now forecasts global economic growth to slow to 2.9% this year from 3.3% in 2024
Irish manufacturing output growing for fifth straight month
Purchasing managers index reading remains strong, despite slight drop from April’s 34-month high
EU warns it could accelerate retaliatory tariffs over US duties
EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic will meet with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Wednesday in Paris
China accuses US of violating trade deal, vows firm response
Chinese Ministry of Commerce issued statement rebuking the US president’s claim that Beijing breached the consensus reached in Geneva last month
Lutnick downplays tariff court ruling impact on US-EU talks
US president Donald Trump and Xi Jinping likely to speak soon
How a man described as ‘dumber than a sack of bricks’ came to dominate global trade policy
US trade adviser Peter Navarro, once a fringe figure, is now driving Trump’s tariff agenda
AI ‘godfather’ Nvidia keeps firing on all cylinders
Analysts expect further rapid growth despite warning that China is now effectively closed to US chipmakers
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Trump announces 50% tariffs on steel and aluminium
Aluminum also hit by new levies, which will take effect on June 4th
Ireland cannot base its economic strategy on the ‘Taco’ theory – Trump Always Chickens Out
On paper, Ireland’s economic boom is about to get boomier. In reality, this is a classic once-off boost which will reverse, and sooner rather than later
Trump and the ‘nasty’ Taco trade
Analysts wary of humiliating an unpredictable president with considerable ability to upend markets
Donald Trump accuses China of violating US tariff truce
US has warned talks with Beijing are ‘stalled’, two weeks after reaching deal that temporarily lowered duties
Foreign tax provision in Trump budget bill spooks Wall Street
Legislation would erode the appeal of US financial assets, warn banks and investors
Truth Social diplomacy, a shock court ruling and fashion magnate advice: A week inside the EU-US tariff talks
Transatlantic trade negotiations remain fraught after a topsy-turvy period
The bond vigilantes are on the prowl
In a number of key markets, investors are losing patience with governments still wanting to borrow like there’s no tomorrow
Trump’s tariff plan temporarily reinstated after appeals court decision
Tánaiste Simon Harris says implications of court decision will be monitored with focus on talks
Tax-break ‘enhancement’ being considered for companies carrying out research and development
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe warns US investors that tariffs drive inflation and hurt consumers
Court tariffs bombshell should inspire trading partners to defy Trump
The EU must stand up to the US president’s bullying for the sake of the world trading system
Advertising industry optimistic despite ‘cautious’ outlook for client spend
Iapi’s inaugural Pathfinder Pulse Survey points to ambivalent mood among agencies
Tariff threat undermines State’s ability to deliver economic forecasts, says Donohoe
Finance minister says Republic is entering period of global turbulence in a position of strength
European stocks dip following two-day rally as investors eye US-EU trade talks
Iseq ends day down as housebuilding stocks advance
US trade policy will have ‘lasting impact’ on global economy
World Economic Forum’s survey finds most economists see tariffs as increasing recession risk
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European shares gain on Trump threat of Russia sanctions
Wall Street sees big gains on consumer confidence boost and EU trade negotiations
ECB hawk calls for rate cut pause until September amid trade tensions
Austrian central bank governor warns earlier reductions are ‘more risky’ and will have ‘no effect’ on growth in the euro zone
US economy fast becoming Trump’s Achilles’ heel
Bond markets are taking an increasingly dim view of Trump’s trade tactics
Taoiseach calls for calm as Trump walks back plan for 50% tariff
US president says he will revert to original July 9th deadline for decisions on trade and tariffs with the European Union after call with Von der Leyen
The UK’s trade performance remains dire
Deals struck recently with the US, EU and India will not make a significant difference to Britain’s parlous position
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