EU-US trade talks at crucial stage as Harris urges calm but strong European stance

Tánaiste says a measured EU approach is key as 90-day tariff pause window offers vital chance for progress

Tanaiste Simon Harris speaks to media outside Government Buildings, Dublin. Picture: Cillian Sherlock/PA Wire

The weekend ahead will be “vital” for intensive negotiations between the EU and US to avoid a trade war, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said.

Mr Harris has called for the EU to maintain a measured approach, but stated that the bloc must come to the negotiating table with the US from a position of strength.