The imposition of 15 per cent tariffs on EU imports of wine and spirits would result in “more than 25,000 American job losses and nearly $2 billion in lost sales”, a coalition of US trade associations has warned. Eoin Burke-Kennedy has the details.

With the 15 per cent tariff now in place what impact will it have on Irish businesses? Many exporters were tight-lipped this week but one saw it as good for beef exports and the tariff on Kerrygold butter will actually reduce. Paul Colgan rounds up views on both sides of the Atlantic on the impact of this higher tariff.

State training agency Solas is facing legal action from a number of companies who argue that it is breaking competition law by offering its own safe pass courses to builders. Barry O’Halloran has the details.