Some EU countries are blocking the adoption of non-US free trade deals that have been negotiated, with Ireland being a particular offender

Donald Trump tells 17 top pharmaceutical companies to align US prescription drug prices with lowest offered in other developed nations

There are growing fears of product 'dumping' by Chinese exporters shifting focus to Europe

US politicians visiting Dublin last month warned that US tech companies could pull back on the level of business they are doing in Europe, due to frustration at the extent of regulation

Ireland has seen 31% increase in patent applications with influx from overseas

The tariff-free EU-US arrangement will accelerate the trend towards generic drugs.

However there are positive signs that the UK is back on the radar of an increasing number of exporters.

Finance minister Paschal Donohoe has launched a key consultation paper, ‘Ireland for Finance Strategy 2026-2030’

Ireland can further AI innovation by making available to AI entrepreneurs key public data resources, while preserving privacy

Retaining global digital players in Ireland must continue to be a priority, but more needs to be done also to develop indigenous Irish companies, writes John Whelan