The Tánaiste says a calm response is needed to Donald Trump's tariffs.

The US President last night announced a 20 per cent penalty on all goods imported from the EU.

In his Liberation Day announcement at the White House he promised economic freedom for American workers.

Donald Trump described his tariffs announcement as a key day in US history...

Trump Liberation Day Tariffs

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says the consequences of Donald Trump's tariffs will be 'immense'...

Von Der Leyen Liberation Day Tariffs

The 20 percent tariff on all goods imported from the EU means Irish exporters - including those in the food and drink sectors -will face tougher competition from those north of the border who are facing tariffs of just 10 per cent.

Speaking outside Government Buildings, Tanaiste Simon Harris said the response needs to be calm...

Simon Harris Liberation Day Tariffs

To discuss this further, Alan Morrisseyw was joined by Ennis and DCU Economist, Micheál Collins, and Kilkishen-based Associate Professor in the Department of Politics at University of Limerick, Dr Chris McInerney.

Alan Then was joined by Meelick Fianna Fail TD, Cathal Crowe, and Michael McNamara, Scariff Independent.