Ireland welcomes withdrawal of Greenland tariff threat

Ireland, although not among the eight countries threatened, had said tariffs on some member states amounted to tariffs on all member states

Simon Harris said the “significant development” gave “credence and credibility” to the EU’s strategy which he said was defined by maintaining “cool heads”. Picture: PA

The withdrawal of the threat of additional tariffs on European countries by US president Donald Trump is “a welcome development”, the Tánaiste has said.

Mr Trump had threatened a 10% tariff on eight European allies from February 1 unless they agree to his purchase of Greenland.