Tánaiste discusses EU-US trade with US Trade Representative Greer

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Harris TD, today held a positive virtual meeting with United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Jamieson Greer. This follows on from the Tánaiste's meetings in Washington in April when he met with the US Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick.

The Tánaiste and Ambassador Greer discussed recent trade developments, including a constructive exchange of views on the ongoing negotiations between the US and EU.

Speaking after the virtual meeting the Tánaiste said: “This afternoon I had the opportunity to speak with the United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and outline the hugely successful two-way economic relationship between the US and Ireland. I explained how tariffs threaten this relationship and are bad for business, bad for consumers and bad for workers on both side of the Atlantic.”

During the meeting the Tánaiste reiterated that negotiations remain the main focus for both the EU and Ireland and welcomed the recent positive momentum, including Ambassador Greer’s recent meeting with Commissioner Šefčovič.

The Tánaiste added: “I assured Ambassador Greer of Ireland’s commitment to supporting a mutually beneficial agreement that works for the US and the EU and noted his recent positive meeting with Commissioner Šefčovič in Paris. The Ambassador and I agreed to remain in contact as we seek to bring this trade dispute to an end.”

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12 June 2025