The EU must remain calm amid the chaos and confusion surrounding the bloc’s trading relationship with the US, the Taoiseach has said.
Micheál Martin said his government was committed to protecting jobs in Ireland.
The EU has stepped back from introducing trade countermeasures against the US after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on a swathe of new tariffs, including those targeting the European bloc.

Mr Martin reflected on the situation on Saturday evening as he delivered a speech at an event marking the 50th anniversary of his Fianna Fáil party’s youth wing.
Addressing the Ogra Fianna Fáil National Youth Conference in Co Roscommon, the Taoiseach acknowledged that many younger members of the party worked for companies that could be affected by the tariff dispute.
Mr Martin said…