Tariffs represent 'most serious challenge to transatlantic economic relations in generations'

Tánaiste Simon Harris will emphasise the importance of Ireland taking its own actions in order to boost competitiveness and protect businesses at the National Economic Dialogue at Dublin Castle. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins

The Tánaiste is to warn that the threat of further tariffs represents “the most serious challenge to transatlantic economic relations in generations".

In a keynote speech at the National Economic Dialogue at Dublin Castle, Simon Harris will insist that the EU must remain steadfast in pursuing “substantive, calm, measured, and comprehensive dialogue” with the US in order to avoid the imposition of further tariffs.