Paschal Donohoe stays home to 'work the phones' amid urgent research into cost of US tariffs

The financial bond between Ireland and the United States is reportedly worth €1 trillion, indicating the high value both nations place on their relationship. In response to President Trump's aggressive trade policies, including newly imposed tariffs on multiple countries, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has decided to focus on mitigating the potential impact of US tariffs on EU exports rather than attending the UK-Irish ministerial summit, demonstrating the urgency of the situation.

The financial relationship between Ireland and the United States has been quantified at an impressive €1 trillion, highlighting its immense importance to both economies.

With the looming threat of US tariffs on EU exports, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe prioritizes negotiations over attending the UK-Irish ministerial summit.

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