Brexit - What changes and what stays the same? What will change and what will stay the same now that Britain has officially left the European Union? Business • 31 Jan 20
EU trying to reset trading relationship with US - Hogan The European Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan has said the EU is trying to reset its trading relationship with the US. Business • 16 Jan 20
US, China announce 'Phase 1' trade deal The United States and China have announced an initial trade deal that will roll back some tariffs and boost Chinese purchases of US goods and … Business • 15 Jan 20
US and China biggest WTO winners - study Membership of the World Trade Organization has benefitted the US and China more than any other nations, a study published today has found, as the … Business • 30 Dec 19
Christmas trade to grow by 1-2% - Retail Excellence The last five days to Christmas Eve have traded well, in what is a "full employment" economy, according to Retail Excellence. Business • 24 Dec 19
US and China agree to 'phase one' trade deal US President Donald Trump and Chinese officials said that they have agreed to a "phase one" trade deal that included cutting US tariffs on Chinese … Business • 13 Dec 19
Maersk sees slight pick up in container traffic in 2020 Shipping group AP Moller-Maersk sees scope for a slight pick up in global seaborne container traffic in 2020 compared with this year, with ongoing trade … Business • 15 Nov 19
Brexit impacting trade flows but not tariffs The UK's importance as a trading partner for Ireland has declined significantly, according to research carried out by HSBC Bank. Business • 05 Nov 19
US, China close to finalising part of trade agreement The United States and China are close to finalising some sections of a trade agreement after a phone call between top negotiators, the US Trade … Business • 25 Oct 19
IMF warns global outlook remains 'precarious' The world economy is slowing to its weakest pace since the global financial crisis, as the US-China trade war undercuts business confidence and investment, the … Business • 15 Oct 19
Irish trade, food attractions in Japan focused campaign A new, Japan-focused promotional campaign for Ireland has been launched to coincide with the Rugby World Cup. Business • 19 Sep 19
EU goods trade gaps with US and China widen The European Union's trade surplus in goods with the US and its deficit with China both increased in the first five months of 2019, figures … Business • 16 Jul 19
Trade top priority for Trump as G20 gets underway US President Donald Trump has made clear that trade is his top priority at a summit of leaders of Group of 20 nations, as China's … Business • 28 Jun 19
Trade tensions have 'intensified' - G20 finance chiefs Group of 20 finance leaders said today that trade and geopolitical tensions have "intensified" but failed to express a pressing need to resolve them, in … World • 09 Jun 19
Tariff wars - duties imposed by US & its trade partners China yesterday raised tariffs on $60 billion of US goods in retaliation for President Donald Trump's decision to increase tariffs on $200 billion worth of … Business • 14 May 19
WTO says global trade slowed in fourth quarter World trade shrank by 0.3% in the fourth quarter of 2018 and is likely to grow by 2.6% this year, the World Trade Organization said … Business • 02 Apr 19
US to prioritise trade deal with EU over UK post-Brexit A US Senator has said that America will prioritise doing a trade deal with the EU over the UK once Brexit has happened. Brexit • 22 Mar 19
Exports and imports hit new record highs in 2018 - CSO The value of goods exports rose by 15% to a record €140.8 billion last year as a fall in the goods sold into Britain was … Business • 15 Feb 19
Irish trade surplus rises by 12% to €4.58 billion Irish imports fell by €752 million (-9%) to €7.32 billion between October and November, while exports were €247 million (-2%) lower at €11.9 billion. Business • 15 Jan 19
US team to visit China for trade talks next week A US government delegation will visit China next week for the first face-to-face talks since President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart agreed on a … World • 04 Jan 19
China to remove some import, export tariffs China plans to remove import and export tariffs in 2019 on a range of goods, including import taxes on alternative meals used in animal feed, … Business • 24 Dec 18
China wants trade talks with United States to be equal Trade talks between the United States and China should be equal and mutually beneficial, Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen has said, adding that he … Business • 23 Nov 18
Exports to Great Britain fall by 5% in September - CSO Irish exports to Great Britain fell by 5% to €1.3 billion in September when compared with the same month last year, as companies here continue … Business • 15 Nov 18
US criticises EU as pressure mounts for trade truce Top US officials have criticised the European Union for stalling trade talks, putting pressure on a transatlantic trade truce. Business • 17 Oct 18
Donald Trump's trade disputes A summary of US President Donald Trump's trade rows as he threatens to remove the US from the World Trade Organisation. World • 31 Aug 18
