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EU US trade relationship “absolutely paramount”– Heydon

The new Minister for Agriculture says he will highlight the importance of the EU-US trade relationship during today’s EU ministerial meetings. Martin Heydon was speaking in Brussels where he’s been attending an EU Agriculture and Fisheries meeting.

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CAP simplification a key issue – Heydon

The new Minister for Agriculture says he wants to make simplification of CAP rules a key issue to be tackled at an EU level. Martin Heydon was speaking in Brussels where he’s been attending an EU Agriculture and Fisheries meeting.

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Heydon to raise Mercosur concerns with EU ministers

Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon says he’ll raise Irish concerns about the Mercosur trade deal with his counterparts in Brussels. He was speaking ahead of a meeting today in the Belgian capital of EU Agriculture and Fisheries Ministers.  

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EU reacts to Trump’s America First trade policy

The European Commission has been reacting to the America First Trade policy being pushed by US President Donald Trump. Speaking this morning in the European Parliament, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ warned, US economic ties with Europe are heavily integrated.  

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EU ‘regrets’ US vow to quit Paris pact- ŠEFČOVIČ

The EU Trade Commissioner says the US decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Change Agreement is regrettable. Speaking in the European Parliament this morning, Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ reiterated the EU’s intention to “stay the course” and continue to implement the deal.

During his inaugural speech yesterday, US President Donald Trump announced his country would quit the historic deal that aims to reduce global warming and tackle the devastating impact of climate change.

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Paris agreement “best hope for all humanity” – von der Leyen

The President of the European Commission has vowed to continue honouring the Paris Climate Change Agreement and work with “all nations” that want to protect nature and stop global warming. Ursula von der Leyen was speaking this morning at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty that aims to reduce global warming and tackle the devastating impact of climate change. During his inaugural address yesterday, US President Donald Trump promised to pull out of it. This morning Ursula von der Leyen said Climate Change is still on top of the global agenda.  

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EU “ready to negotiate” with US – von der Leyen

The EU is ready to engage early and negotiate with the United States. But the EU will “protect” its interests and uphold its values.

That’s according to the President of the European Commission who was speaking in Davos this morning. During her address, Ursula von der Leyen said no other economies in the world “are as integrated” as those of Europe and the United States. President’s von der Leyen’s address came a day after Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony in Washington.

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Ireland needs to be flexible & agile in “uncertain” environment – Chambers

EU finance ministers will meet tomorrow in Brussels where they’re to discuss ways to keep a globally competitive business environment in Europe.  Proposals for simplification and reduction of red tape are on the agenda.

The meeting comes as the new Trump administration takes over power in Washington. The EU is bracing itself for potential US tariffs on EU imports.  And President Trump's pledges to incentivise industries to relocate back to the States, could hit Ireland which is heavily reliant on corporation taxes from multinationals.

Speaking today in Brussels, Finance Minister Jack Chambers said Ireland will have to remain “flexible and agile” to cope with such uncertainties.

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Ireland will have “constructive engagement” with Trump – Chambers

Finance Minister Jack Chambers says the government will seek to have what he’s calling “constructive engagement” with the incoming Trump administration. He was speaking in Brussels ahead of a Eurogroup meeting there today. European countries are bracing themselves for potential US tariffs being imposed on EU imports.

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Mercosur beef imports within “reasonable limits” - ŠEFCOVIC

The market opening for beef imports from the South American Mercosur countries into the EU will be within “reasonable limits”. So says the EU Trade Commissioner Maroš ŠEFCOVIC who was speaking before the European Parliament’s Committee for International Trade (INTA) this morning. 

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