The minister is to take part in a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council on Trade in Brussels on Monday.

Donald Trump said the European Union and Mexico will face a 30% tariff on imports to the US from August

On social media, Maroš Šefčovič says no time or effort spared - their focus is on securing a forward looking deal.

Irish MEP Barry Cowen has written to the EU trade commissioner to request the protection of three Irish industries from planned counter-tariffs against the US

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he believes the US is anxious to reach a deal on trade with the EU.

The Public Expenditure Minister said the Government was acting to protect the cost base of Irish businesses amid international economic turbulence.

The Taoiseach and Tánaiste have welcomed a pause on higher tariffs from both the US and EU sides

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said ‘we’re not out of the woods yet’.

The Tánaiste met with US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington DC on Wednesday.