EU response to US tariffs ‘must be calm and measured’, Simon Harris to warn fellow EU trade ministers

Tánaiste set to tell meeting in Luxembourg that a trade war is in ‘no one’s interests’

Trade Minister Simon Harris. Photo: PA

Laura Lynott

The Tánaiste said a trade war against the US in response to Trump’s tariffs is “in no one’s interests” ahead of a meeting of EU trade ministers today.

During the meeting Simon Harris will have the opportunity to share Ireland’s perspectives on the 20pc EU-to-US levies rolled out by US president Donald Trump.