Varadkar warns of threat of economic nationalism

"There are dangers at home as well as abroad," the Tánaiste told delegates at the Global Ireland Summit in Dublin Castle.

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar addressing the Global Ireland Summit in Dublin Castle. Picture: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

The Tánaiste has warned that international trade deals are becoming harder to negotiate, with economic nationalism and protectionism posing a threat.

Speaking at the Global Ireland Summit in Dublin Castle, Leo Varadkar said trade, which is "the bedrock of our economy", cannot be taken for granted "in a world that is changing before our eyes".