What do Trump's tariffs mean for Ireland: US president appears on a television screen at the stock market in Frankfurt, Germany . US president Donald Trump unveiled his plans for introducing tariffs including charging the EU a 20% tariff. It is not clear, at this stage, how much Mr Trump will be open to negotiation with the EU or anyone else. But the view in Brussels – and among many other erstwhile allies – is that Mr Trump is a bully who will only respond to strength and will further punish weakness. Cliff Taylor, Managing Editor of The Irish Times, looks at Donald Trump's tariffs and the impacts they may have on people's lives.

Source: The Irish Times April 03, 2025 18:00 UTC