Why Trump trade threat tweet for Mexico may have a €1.7bn price tag for Ireland
Fri, 31 May, 2019 - 18:33
John Whelan
The suddenness of the move took global markets by surprise.
Exporters are once again wondering aloud what more US president Donald Trump could do to damage the international trade system.
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