Simon Harris: Ireland faces 'significant period of turbulence' as US-EU trade war escalates 

Tánaiste Simon Harris said: 'We need to find an agreement here that is good for the European Union, good for Ireland, and good for the United States.'  Brian Lawless/PA

Tánaiste Simon Harris has warned that Ireland will face a “significant period of turbulence” as the trade war between the US and EU escalates.

The Fine Gael leader said the imposition of tariffs on goods by both the US and EU will lead to higher costs for consumers across the board.