Ireland will take a “step-by-step” approach in response to any trade tariffs imposed on the EU by US President Donald Trump, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said.
Mr Martin said the detail of individual moves made by the White House would be key, but he reiterated his view that tariffs posed an economic risk that could prompt a spike in inflation.
Mr Martin is expected to meet Mr Trump in the White House next month as part of the Irish premier’s traditional round of political engagements stateside to mark St Patrick’s Day, however no formal invitation has yet been issued.
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