The US President is threatening a 50% tariff on goods from June 1st.
Donald Trump is threatening the European Union with a 50 percent tariff from the beginning of June.
The Taoiseach says this is "enormously disappointing" and re-iterated his position that tariffs damage all sides.
US and EU trade officials are due to discuss tariffs shortly.
Ciaran Gorman is the co-founder of Mullingar-based company Bevcraft says it's not a cause for panic just yet:
Emergency Services Respond To Hospital Fire Alert In Westmeath
The incident took place at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar.
Westmeath Court Hears Of 16 Year Old's Violent Attack
The girl pleaded guilty to two incidents that took place last July.
Over 350 Singers Take Part In Athlone Concert This Weekend
One Town One Voice will celebrate solidarity through song.
€300k Going Towards Halloween Events In Westmeath
The funding is spread across the next three years to develop 'world-class' Halloween-themed tourism experiences.
Marriage Equality Legalised Ten Years Ago Today
The Midlands voted "yes" to marriage equality, following the referendum count on 23rd of May 2015.
Collective Bargaining Plan Will Take Time - Enterprise Minister
It follows SIPTU's call for legal recognition of workers' rights to union representation amid a dispute with an Offaly medical device plant.
SIPTU Campaigning Against Offaly Medical Plant's Union Policy
Workers at the plant are calling for the right to collective representation.
Enterprise Minister Pushing 'Small Business First' Mentality
Peter Burke says SMEs are responsible for a huge amount of employment in the country.
Court Hears Jozef Puska's Brother Changed Story
Marek Puska is accused of withholding information from the investigation team.
45 New Acts Complete Electric Picnic Lineup
Becky Hill completes the headliner acts.
RSA May Struggle To Boost Tester Numbers In The Short Term
Offaly driving instructor Michael Davis expects it will take some months before the numbers go up.
Minister Stands Over OPW Staff
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran says he will stand by staff on the Leinster House bike shed overspend.
Endometriosis Care Is A Health Scandal - Sinn Fein
Maria McCormack is behind an Oireachtas motion to improve treatment of the condition.
Camogie Association Vote In Favour Of Shorts/Skorts Choice
The association held a meeting in Croke Park Last Night.
Midlands Counties Celebrating Africa Day
Art, food, and music will be at the heart of everything taking place across the region.
Man In Court Over Westmeath And Offaly Drug Seizures
The man in his 40s will be back in court at the start of June.
Offaly-Based Carer Wins Carer Of The Year
She was chosen from 10 finalists.
Offaly Steminists Aim to Smash Their Championship Record
The team are just home from the US.
Court Hears Of Garda Sifting Through Ashes Of Jozef Puska's Fireplace
Sergeant Anthony Quinn said he was acting on information that Mr Puska burned his clothes.
Public Meeting On Westmeath Water Supply Tonight
It's related to ongoing issues in the Mullingar-Kinnegad Municipal District.
