‘Strong base from which to grow’: The rise, fall and revival of Irish whiskey
Spread of fake Irish whiskeys during US Prohibition hit sector, but in recent years it has bounced back
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Almost 50% of chief executives stop or delay investment due to geopolitics and trade issues
Some 28% have accelerated an investment on the same grounds, while 5% exited a country and 40% shifted suppliers to different markets
Micheál Martin: ‘When there’s too much internal criticism, the party doesn’t do well’
In a changing world, Taoiseach looks to an era of expanded military capacity but with a grip on neutrality
Taoiseach urges caution on idea of standing up to Trump administration
‘No getting away from’ critical trading and economic relationship despite some EU views on confrontation
Ireland’s vote against Mercosur down to baseless fears, says von der Leyen’s deputy
Teresa Ribera, the European Commission’s second in command, said trade agreement would build bridges
Ireland’s embrace of EU-India trade deal over Mercosur boils down to one thing
With beef off the table, Government welcomes access to Indian market as positive opportunity
EU trade deal set to be a boon to India manufacturing, but agriculture notably absent
Agricultural products largely excluded from ‘mother’ of all trade deals
Global trade developments to shape Government’s St Patrick’s Day schedule
‘We must focus on what is within our control,’ Minister says before Government Trade Forum meeting
How should the EU deal with Trump? Speak softly and carry a big stick
The US is clearly a more formidable power than the UK but the EU has some serious firepower at its disposal. With a wealthy population of 450 million it is the most attractive market on the globe
The former Greco-Roman wrestler using AI to make used-car pricing transparent
George Chaumon is CEO of US giant ACV Auctions, which is changing how cars are valued
Irish farm lobby’s decision to oppose Mercosur could cost them when next EU budget is framed
What happens to the EU payments matters much more to beef farmers than the price of cattle and budget will be under pressure
Why the world has started stockpiling food again
Governments are hoarding rice and grain as insurance against a world they increasingly view as unstable. But many economists believe it could be counter-productive
‘We haven’t had one bad experience’: Why cross-Border trade has leapt fourfold since Brexit
InterTradeIreland offers assistance, including up to €21,500 to put a salesperson on the ground in the other jurisdiction for a year
Mercosur no vote is performative and achieves nothing
Once-all-powerful farming lobby has been taken for fools with Ireland’s meaningless vote against trade deal
‘Big disappointment’: EC officials criticise Irish opposition to Mercosur deal
Independents and farming lobby resist backing the trade agreement, which is expected to pass
Exchequer bounty indicates Ireland has been unaffected by US tariffs so far
Record corporation tax receipts and strong growth in imports indicate the strength of the IT and pharma sectors on which we rely heavily
Mercosur: Fresh concessions on EU agriculture funding tabled to swing trade deal
Ursula von der Leyen promises more cash for farmers in next EU budget on eve of crunch Mercosur vote
Irish economy set for robust growth, but risks remain
Global trade tensions and infrastructure issues could be inhibiting factors, KPMG says
Global turbulence fails to shake Irish exporters
Optimism abounds despite shifting sands and increasing complexity in global trade tariffs and supply chains
Diplomatic traffic intensifies on Mercosur deal as France tries to delay decision
Sceptical governments warned South American countries may walk away if trade deal is not signed this year
Ireland should be EU-US bridge, says Washington’s ambassador
Edward Walsh says there will be major US-Ireland economic conference next autumn
The Great Global Transformation review: too substantial to be a primer, too panoramic to be conclusive
Paschal Donohoe on superstar economist Branko Milanovic’s new work
Fresh push for US tariff exemptions on whiskey and medtech
US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick in Brussels to talk tariffs with EU trade ministers
Paschal Donohoe hopes ‘bricks and mortar foundation’ opens doors for Ireland in Frankfurt
Ireland’s new consulate general in Germany’s financial capital has opened its doors in a permanent premises
AIB raises Irish economic forecast, noting ‘robust’ performance amid global uncertainty
Bank now sees the domestic economy expanding by 3.2% this year and 2.5% in 2026
Mercosur trade deal brings EU and South America closer but creates divide at home
Irish farming organisations remain opposed to the deal over fears that beef would come into the EU at cheaper prices
US and China agree not to further escalate tit-for-tat trade war and hold further talks
Kuala Lumpur framework will allow Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to signal thaw in relationship but most big issues remain unresolved
Trump team views trade through the looking glass
Outburst by treasury secretary Scott Bessent against latest Chinese moves show chronic lack of self awareness
New export figures suggest China could weather escalation of trade war with US
On Friday, Donald Trump threatened to impose an extra 100% tariff on Chinese goods
US has handed trade advantage to China, Simon Harris says
Taoiseach and Tánaiste highlight ‘amplificaiton of geopolitical and trade risks’ at Dublin event
Bike-maker Giant seeks to revoke US ban over alleged forced labour
Giant is the world’s biggest bike manfacturer
Irish exports to US surged to €75bn ahead of tariffs
Cabinet to be briefed in increase in use of DNA profiles during garda investigations
Future of Trump tariffs in US supreme court’s hands
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Stand up to Trump on Big Tech, says EU antitrust chief
Bloc must be prepared to walk away from trade deal with US if it retaliates against Brussels’ digital laws, warns Teresa Ribera
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