The imposition of US tariffs on a world-wide scale and at a high level could create recessionary trends across the globe, the Irish premier has warned.Micheal Martin said he is concerned about the impact on investments and jobs in Ireland, the EU and across the world, saying investors will keep their head "below the parapet" until the fallout over US tariffs settles down.Mr Martin made the comments to reporters at Government Buildings in Dublin the morning after US President Donald Trump announc

The imposition of US tariffs on a world-wide scale and at a high level could create recessionary trends across the globe, the Irish premier has warned.Micheal Martin said he is concerned about the impact on investments and jobs in Ireland, the EU and across the world, saying investors will keep their head "below the parapet" until the fallout over US tariffs settles down.Mr Martin made the comments to reporters at Government Buildings in Dublin the morning after US President Donald Trump announced that he was imposing a sweeping 20% tariff on imports from the EU, which will significantly impact Ireland.