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Grainne Ni Aodha

Ireland must not repeat austerity mistakes after US tariffs, opposition TDs say

Rory Hearne said ministers need to continue to invest in social and affordable housing (Niall Carson/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Irish Government must not repeat past mistakes in how it responds to US tariffs expected to be announced by Donald Trump, opposition TDs have said.

Labour and the Social Democrats cautioned against austerity and pulling back from investing in the public sector ahead of the threat of an economic shock from a major US tariff announcement.

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