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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.

Trolley Toll: How tariffs could impact your weekly shop

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 11:40
It is unclear the extent to which consumers will be impacted by US-EU tariffs, but what is clear is that they will not escape unscathed, writes Adam Maguire.

Unemployment edges up from record low to 4% in March

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 11:15
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the unemployment rate rose slightly to 4% in March from a record low of 3.9% a month earlier.

6 reasons why Ireland's retrofit revolution has stalled

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 11:01
High costs, a shortage of skilled workers, the exclusion of renters and muddled messaging reveal cracks in the system

Daa appeals Council's refusal to demolish spiral ramps

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 10:28
Permitting daa proposals to demolish spiral parking ramps now at Dublin Airport's Terminal 1 "will unlock a critical development opportunity at the core of the Dublin Airport campus".

'We are in the realm of geopolitics, not just economics'

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 09:45
US President Donald Trump is preparing to announce major new tariffs tonight that could potentially derail global economic plans.

Grafton Group agrees €31.6m deal for HSS Hire Ireland

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 09:40
Building materials and DIY firm Grafton Group has agreed to buy HSS Hire Ireland Limited from HSS Hire Group for a total consideration of €31.6m on a cash and debt free basis.

Taoiseach says US tariff decision 'benefits no one'

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 09:15
Disrupting the "deeply integrated" trade relationship between Europe and the United States "benefits no one", the Taoiseach has said after US President Donald Trump announced a 20% tariff on imports from the EU.

Taoiseach says US tariff decision 'benefits no one'

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 09:15
Disrupting the "deeply integrated" trade relationship between Europe and the United States "benefits no one", the Taoiseach has said after US President Donald Trump announced a 20% tariff on imports from the EU.

Unity key at crucial time for global trade - Tánaiste

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 09:15
The Tánaiste has held further discussions with EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič as part of an ongoing engagement in preparation for the expected announcement of US tariffs and the impact they will have on EU-US trade.

Kingspan breaks ground on €280m campus in Ukraine

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 09:07
Insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan has been granted permission to begin work on its €280m building materials manufacturing campus near the city of Lviv in Ukraine.

Irish Ferries adds James Joyce ferry to its fleet

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 08:36
Irish Continental Group's Irish Ferries is adding a new cruise ferry to its fleet, with an agreement to buy the Star 1 vessel from Tallink Hansaway Limited.

Nintendo to reveal Switch 2 details with pricing in focus

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 08:22
Nintendo is set to reveal details of its Switch 2 today with investors looking for the pricing and launch date of the successor to the home-portable Switch gaming device.

Greencore in potential £1.2 billion takeover of Bakkavor

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 07:56
Supermarket sandwich maker Greencore has agreed a possible £1.2 billion takeover deal for rival Bakkavor in a move set to create a food-to-go giant.

Ireland has strength to respond to US tariffs - Donohoe

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 07:50
Follow live updates as Taoiseach Micheál Martin says the likely tariffs from US President Donald Trump are the "most serious issue" the Irish economy has faced in a long time.

Europe 'must show strength' in face of Trump tariffs

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 07:50
Follow live updates ahead of US President Donald Trump's highly-anticipated announcement on sweeping tariffs on US trading partners.

Ryanair flies over 200 million passengers in a year

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 07:47
Ryanair flew a total of 200.2 million passengers in its fiscal year to the end of March, largely as forecast, making it the first European airline to carry 200 million passengers in one year.

Qualcomm considers buying UK semiconductor firm Alphawave

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 07:34
US chipmaker Qualcomm is considering making an offer to acquire Alphawave IP Group, sending the shares of the British semiconductor company surging more than 52%.

UniCredit to launch BPM bid on April 28

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 07:27
UniCredit said it would launch on April 28 its buyout offer for Banco BPM on the same day as French bank Credit Agricole said it had secured supervisory approval to hold up to 19.9% of BPM's capital.

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