The trading relationship between the United States and the European Union is particularly significant, one of the largest in the world, and so it’s important that we maintain that positive relationship, which creates jobs in the United States, and, of course, creates jobs in the European Union, including Ireland as well.
Asked about his concerns to the Irish sector over US tariffs, Mr Martin said: “We believe tariffs are not conducive to economic growth.
Speaking to reporters, Mr Martin said it is important for the EU to maintain a “positive” trading relationship with Mr Trump.
Tariffs ‘not conducive’ to economic growth – Irish premier The Irish premier has hit back at Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs, saying they are “not conducive” to economic growth.
Mr Martin said that Ireland has been a member and participant of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) process, and said there should be a “global approach” to taxation issues.
