Letters to the Editor: Ireland must not waste the 90-day pause in US tariffs

One reader writes in to say that the fact that China holds a staggering amount of US government debt further underscores the delicate balance of power

Stock prices are displayed at the Nasdaq MarketSite, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in New York.  Picture: Yuki Iwamura/AP

Recent days have highlighted the precarious position in which US president Trump’s volatile trade policies have placed the global economy and, by extension, Ireland. 

The dramatic U-turn on tariffs, seemingly triggered by bond market jitters rather than reasoned diplomacy, serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of this administration and the potential for significant financial turmoil.