Ireland will urge EU to deploy trade ‘big bazooka’ only if diplomacy fails, as Taoiseach warns of major job lossesEuropean stance hardens as Donald Trump says ‘no going back’ on bid to seize Greenland'Sad and totally absurd': European and Irish politicians plan response to Trump's tariff threatsMary Regan, Senan Molony and Cónal Thomas Today at 06:30​Ireland remains cautious about deploying the so-called “big bazooka” economic mechanism against the US, despite Europe moving closer to using the trade weapon in response to threats to take Greenland.

Source: Irish Independent January 21, 2026 07:01 UTC