Imports surge by 20% in June - CSO The country's imports surged by a fifth (+ €1.3 billion) to €7.76 billion in June when compared with the same month last year, latest figures … Business • 15 Aug 18
EU issues warning to avoid trade 'conflict and chaos' The European Union has called on the United States, China and Russia to work together to avoid trade "conflict and chaos" to prevent it spiralling … World • 16 Jul 18
Trump says US has 'already lost the trade war' US President Donald Trump said the United States has already lost any trade war, as he defended his proposed tariffs against Chinese goods, saying the … Business • 06 Apr 18
US trade deficit rises despite record American exports The US trade deficit widened in February for the sixth straight month, hitting a fresh nine-year record though US exports of goods and services were … Business • 05 Apr 18
Oil gains on US crude drawdown, easing of trade tension Oil prices rose this morning, buoyed by the US government data showing a surprise drawdown in crude stockpiles and an easing of tensions over a … Business • 05 Apr 18
'Trade wars bad and easy to lose', Tusk warns Trump European Council President Donald Tusk has hit back at the US President, saying "trade wars are bad and easy to lose" as the bloc prepares … Business • 07 Mar 18
Trump under pressure over tariff plans US President Donald Trump, after shocking markets with the risk of a global trade war, has come under intense pressure from US business interests and … US • 03 Mar 18
Davis hits back at EU for publishing transition plans Britain's Brexit Secretary David Davis has criticised the "discourteous" European Union for publishing plans that would allow it to sanction the UK during a transition … Brexit • 08 Feb 18
UK wants financial services included in EU trade deal Britain wants to include financial services in a trade deal with the European Union that covers a full sweep of economic areas, the UK's Brexit … Business • 02 Jan 18
Trade talks will be complicated if EU punishes UK - Fox Brexit talks on a future trade relationship will only be complicated if the European Union decides to "punish Britain for having the audacity" to leave, … Brexit • 22 Oct 17
German exports surge in August, shrugs off strong euro German trade activity picked up in August as exports outpaced imports, widening the surplus and adding to evidence that Europe's biggest economy performed strongly in … Business • 10 Oct 17
Growing trade volumes passing through Dublin Port Dublin Port has seen a 2.9% increase in the amount of inbound and outbound goods during the first half of the year. Business • 25 Jul 17
US, China fail to agree on trade issues The United States and China have failed to agree on major new steps to reduce the US trade deficit with China, casting doubt over President … Business • 20 Jul 17
Trade surplus jumps by 37% in May - CSO Ireland's trade surplus jumped by more than a third to €4.3 billion in May, while there was a notable rise in the level of trade … Business • 17 Jul 17
Ibec says UK must redefine its Brexit approach The head of business organisation Ibec, Danny McCoy, has said the outcome of the British election offers a fresh opportunity for the UK to shift … Business • 19 Jun 17
Brexit trade and elections - the downside On the day the DUP ends up propping up a minority Conservative government to deliver Brexit, it is worth taking a look at a new … Business • 09 Jun 17
Fall in imports leads to €550m rise in trade surplus A 16% fall in seasonally adjusted imports in March saw Ireland's trade surplus rise by more than €550m to €5.05 billion. Business • 16 May 17
Trade surplus falls amid 16% jump in imports - CSO Ireland's trade surplus fell by €452m (-9%) in February following a 16% rise in imports and just a 3% rise in exports, according to new … Business • 18 Apr 17
China's economic picture better as trade beats forecast China's 2017 export outlook brightened considerably today as it reported forecast-beating trade growth in March and as US President Donald Trump softened his anti-China rhetoric … Business • 13 Apr 17
PwC not hopeful of Brexit trade deal by March 2019 Accountancy firm PwC has warned companies here to prepare for the worst from Brexit, adding that it is likely that no trade agreement will be … Business • 30 Mar 17
EU finance ministers worried about after 'surreal' G20 European Union finance ministers today expressed concern over the future of free trade after what one of them called a "surreal" meeting of finance chiefs … Business • 21 Mar 17
EU-US trade deal would benefit both sides - Enda Kenny A comprehensive trade deal between the United States and European Union would be a win-win for both economies, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said during his … Business • 15 Mar 17
Trade surplus rises to €5.75bn as imports fall 20% Irish exports grew by €706m (7%) to over €10.8 billion between December and January, latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show. Business • 15 Mar 17
Exports rise by €192m to €10.2 billion in October Irish exports rose by €192m to €10.2 billion between September and October, according to latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 15 Dec 16
