The US is threatening a trade war with Europe.
The Enterprise Minister says the Government will work to 'de-escalate' tensions, as the US threatens a trade war with Europe.
Donald Trump has warned he will bring in tariffs on goods from the EU, after introducing taxes of 10% on imports from China.
Similar charges on Canada and Mexico have been delayed by at least 30 days.
The US President claims his country has a $300bn trade deficit with the European Union.
However Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke, says overall, the US benefits more from trading with the EU: