Irish prime minister says "tariffs are damaging" amid Trump trade standoff

Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin described the U.S. and Ireland's economic relationship as a "two-way street."

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Irish prime minister says "tariffs are damaging" amid Trump trade standoff

Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin described the U.S. and Ireland's economic relationship as a "two-way street."
CBS News - 1d
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President Trump floated the idea of running for a third term during a St. Patrick’s Day event Wednesday, saying he looked forward to celebrating with the Irish prime minister “at least three more ...
The Hill - 3d
Trump slams EU for reciprocal tariffs while sitting next to Irish prime minister

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Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's new prime minister amid Trump's trade war

Former central banker Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister
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Canada's incoming prime minister says he'll meet Trump if Canadian sovereignty is respected

Incoming Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’s ready to meet with U.S. Donald Trump if he respects Canadian sovereignty and is open to talk about a common approach to trade
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Underlying hostility at meeting between Trump, Irish prime minister

President Trump hosted Ireland's prime minister at the White House on Wednesday. It's a traditional visit to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, which is on March 17. The two leaders sat in the Oval ...
CBS News - 2d
Canada's next prime minister managed the financial crisis, then Brexit and now Trump's trade war

Canada’s next prime minister has helped run two Group of Seven economies in crisis before and now will try to steer Canada through a looming trade war brought by U.S. President Donald Trump, a ...
ABC News - 5d
Greenland’s likely new prime minister rejects Trump takeover efforts

‘We don’t want to be Americans. We don’t want to be Danes. We want to be Greenlanders,’ says Jens-Frederik Nielsen. Greenland ’s probable new prime minister has rejected Donald Trump ’s effort to ...
The Guardian - 1d
Mark Carney, Canada's next prime minister, pledges to take on Trump

Canada's next prime minister, former central banker Mark Carney, is pledging to take on President Trump as the president imposes tariffs and threatens to turn the country into the 51st state. CBS ...
CBS News - 4d
Kentucky Bourbon Makers Fear Becoming ‘Collateral Damage’ in Trump’s Trade War

Smaller distillers say the uncertainty created by the administration’s erratic tariff announcements is crippling their ability to expand into Canadian and EU markets.
Inc. - 4d
Canadians deal with tariff threats amid Trudeau successor battle

As President Trump threatens tariffs on the Canadian dairy and lumber industry — while holding off on broader tariffs on goods covered under the USMCA until April — Canadians are also dealing with ...
CBS News - 6d
Carney ready to talk trade with Trump if 'there's respect for Canada's sovereignty'

Prime minister-designate's comments follow Canada's reciprocal tariffs on US imports after Trump slapped taxes on steel and aluminium.
BBC News - 2d
Canada Gets a New Leader Amid Trump’s Trade War

Mark Carney, Canada’s incoming prime minister, is no stranger to crises. Now he faces what is arguably the challenge of a lifetime: President Trump. Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the Canada bureau chief ...
The New York Times - 1d
Mark Carney to Be the Next Prime Minister of Canada

The prominent central banker and investor was chosen in a crucial leadership race amid threats from President Trump. He is expected to quickly call a federal election.
The New York Times - 5d
Challenged by Trump, Trudeau Rallies Canada as He Leaves Office

After nearly a decade in power, Justin Trudeau steps down on Friday as prime minister amid a trade war and President Trump’s stated desire to annex Canada.
The New York Times - 21h
Canada gets new leader, but don’t bet on a quick Trump tariff truce

Could the U.S. and Canada quickly patch up trade relations following the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau? Don’t count on it.
MarketWatch - 4d
Trump says he considering cutting back on Canada tariffs as stock markets bounce

President Trump says he is considering reducing the new tariffs he announced on Canada's steel and aluminum as a response to Ontario's tax on electricity to the U.S. This comes as the stock markets ...
CBS News - 3d
White House reporter asks Irish PM why he 'let' Rosie O'Donnell move to his country

A reporter covering the Wednesday White House meeting between President Trump and Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin asked the prime minister why he allowed American comedian Rosie O'Donnell to ...
The Hill - 3d
'America is not Canada,' new Prime Minister Mark Carney says in rebuke to Trump

President Donald Trump since his second White House term began has said Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal should become U.S. property.
CNBC - 22h
Trade Wars - The return of Mark Carney

New Prime Minister of Canada vows to win trade war against President Trump.
BBC News - 4d
Starmer says 'all options on table' on US tariffs

Canada and the EU have announced retaliatory tariffs but UK will take a "pragmatic" approach, the prime minister said.
BBC News - 3d
G7 Foreign Ministers Agree on Ukraine Policy Amid Tensions Over Trump Tariffs

Secretary of State Marco Rubio found himself among allies in a fraught moment after President Trump’s tariff policies.
The New York Times - 21h
Mark Carney Becomes Canada’s Prime Minister at Crucial Moment

Mark Carney, a central banker turned politician, steps into his role at a crucial moment as President Trump sets his sights on Canada’s sovereignty and keeps threatening more tariffs.
The New York Times - 22h
Thune says Trump's tariffs should be 'temporary' amid market volatility

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said he supports President Trump using tariffs to stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States but said the tariffs should be temporary, citing the ...
The Hill - 3d
A Hectic Week in Canadian Politics and Trade, With More Action on the Way

As Justin Trudeau’s nearly decade-long tenure as prime minister came to an end, new trade threats and tariffs came from Washington.
The New York Times - 9h
Australia won't retaliate against 'unjustified' US tariffs on steel and aluminum

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says U.S. tariffs on Australian steel and aluminum are unjustified, but his government will not retaliate with its own tariffs
ABC News - 3d
Democrats grill Trump ambassador nominees for Canada, Mexico amid trade battles

Democratic Senators grilled President Trump's ambassador nominees for Canada and Mexico during the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearing Thursday over the administration's new trade ...
The Hill - 2d
Trump rejects pleas from business for more clarity on tariffs: 'They always say that'

Trump and his aides warned amid the tariff controversy that Americans could be in store for some temporary economic strain — including higher prices.
CNBC - 5d
Asia is a 'beacon of growth opportunities' as global trade war heats up, Singapore deputy PM says

Asia will remain a "beacon of growth opportunities" despite escalating global trade tensions, according to Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.
CNBC - 3d
Why the UK Has Not Retaliated Against Trump’s Tariffs

Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to stay close to the United States, even as the uncertainty unleashed by President Trump offers a chance to build ties with the European Union.
The New York Times - 3d
Greenland's leader says Trump's threats are fueling mistrust of U.S.

Ahead of Greenland's election, its prime minister says Trump's rhetoric makes residents less inclined to accept his offer "to be a part of" the U.S.
CBS News - 5d
Trump meets with Ireland's Martin in Oval Office

President Trump met with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in the Oval Office weeks after the bombastic meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi breaks down ...
CBS News - 3d
President Trump doesn't rule out a recession amid tariffs against allies

President Trump on Sunday defended his tariffs against some of the United States' allies. However, the continental trade war has rattled global markets and sparked concerns about a possible ...
CBS News - 5d
White House defends Trump's tariffs amid plunging stock markets

The White House is defending President Donald Trump's tariffs against the country's top trading partners after the stock market experienced its worst day in 2025 with a sell off that left the Dow ...
NBC News - 4d
Trump tariffs on steel and aluminum come into effect amid US-Canada trade war

European Commission announces countermeasures after sweeping US levies of 25% come into force without any exemptions. Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports took effect on Wednesday ...
The Guardian - 3d
Taoiseach must tread carefully amid tensions before Trump meeting

Defence, the Palestinians and Irish-American trade will all be on the agenda as Micheál Martin heads to Washington. St Patrick’s Day has long been one of the sacred moments of the Irish-American ...
The Guardian - 4d
Consumer sentiment sours amid trade war, recession fears: Survey

The Trump administration's tariffs last week set off a market slump.
ABC News - 1d
Trump will not impose 50% Canadian steel, aluminum tariffs tomorrow, says top trade advisor

President Donald Trump also declared that if Canada does not lift other tariffs on the U.S., he will "substantially increase" auto import tariffs next month.
CNBC - 3d