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France ‘remain opposed’ to Mercosur – IFA
James Hanly
This comes after the association’s president, Francie Gorman, met with the French ambassador to Ireland Céline Place in the Irish Farm Centre to discuss the trade deal and other issues.
13 April 2025 News
Latest chapter in turbulent decade for trade
The knock-on effect of Trump tariffs will be a push by the EU to further diversify trade - and that means trade deals.
12 April 2025 Opinion
Opinion: there are US politicians we can talk to as Trump's aggression alarms
The Irish have long had a reputation for diplomacy. It needs to be put to use now with US politicians who can curb Donald Trump's power.
First signs of turbulence for US exporters
US beef and pork exports in February were beginning to show signs of disruption which will increase in subsequent months.
11 April 2025 News
Pause on US tariffs offers breathing space for Ireland
President Trump slashes tariffs announced last week for all trading partners, but goes the opposite way with China.
10 April 2025 News
Farming braces for Trump's trade war
Donald Trump has started a trade war that will hit Irish farmers, agribusinesses and food exporters. Caitríona Morrissey reports.
9 April 2025 News
Factories try to pour cold water on the beef trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including the latest beef quotes for finished cattle.
9 April 2025 Markets
Grain Trends: steady markets among tariffs
Grain markets have been relatively steady given all of the movement in markets in recent times.
9 April 2025 Markets
The risks from Trump’s tariffs are everywhere
It’s not just butter and whiskey that will be hit by Trump’s trade policies
9 April 2025 News
US tariffs concerning – Heydon
“The work our farmers do is a key driver of our economy, particularly in the rural communities in which they are based.”
9 April 2025 News
Cooler heads emerge in tariff row
It's still early days for the Trump tariff regime, but resistance is emerging within his own Republican Party.
9 April 2025 Dealer
Lakeland reports return to profitability
Revenue at cross-border co-op increased as dairy markets improved during the year, writes Lorcan Roche Kelly.
9 April 2025 News