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Full coverage: US

Siobhán Brett: The death of dialogue in the age of activism

The frightening, doomed drift away from dialogue is growing more common in the US, a nation that has never once been a stranger to political violence and is further from that status, now, than it was even two weeks ago.

Siobhán Brett
20th Sep, 2025 - 5 min read

“You can’t sit back and wait until he’s gone”: UK and Europe diverge on Trump’s tariffs

The trade deal announced this week by the US and the EU places Britain and Europe on different footings. While it also brings advantages for Northern Ireland, significant uncertainty remains.

Michael Cogley
1st Aug, 2025 - 7 min read

“It’s tough for me to imagine that the Irish-US relationship won’t remain strong”

Jamie Walker, the global CEO of payments giant Elavon, speaks to The Currency about his years spent building the business from Arklow, America's changing relationship with Europe, and the need for cryptocurrencies to develop consumer protections.

Michael Cogley
23rd Jul, 2025 - 8 min read

Parades and paychecks: A nation at odds with itself

As Trump’s second term barrels forward with spectacle, tariffs, and foreign posturing, the cracks at home are widening. From food stamps to fighter jets, Siobhan Brett asks: how long can the president sell strength abroad while Americans tighten their belts?

Siobhán Brett
31st May, 2025 - 6 min read

Nothing Seaping in: US trade advisory panel vital but opacity a concern 

The Government has been tapping up Irish business leaders in the US to join its new Strategic Economic Advisory Panel, but refuses to release details of members or how they may be influencing State policy.

Niall Sargent
29th Apr, 2025 - 4 min read

John Looby: The death of US exceptionalism 

The end of US dominance was never likely to be smooth. But that Washington would ditch decades of settled wisdom in a matter of weeks is almost unimaginable.

John Looby
3rd Apr, 2025 - 3 min read

Dan O’Brien: Ireland needs to buy American gas and guns – in its own interests

Trump wants something in return from the US's allies. Ireland needs gas and increased defence capabilities. Contracts for American LNG and naval hardware should be at the centre of the Taoiseach's St Patrick's Day visit to the White House.

Dan O'Brien
24th Jan, 2025 - 5 min read

“They preyed on my trust and my faith”: Irish brothers convicted in US construction scam

Fermanagh brothers Patrick and Matthew McDonagh targeted elderly homeowners in multiple states doing bogus construction jobs, raking in hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Jonathan Keane
17th Dec, 2024 - 2 min read

Lower guidance, impairment and a strong dollar push GAN shares further down

Despite much-awaited share buybacks, Dermot Smurfit’s online gambling technology firm still has a lot to do to achieve profitability – and is raising debt in the meantime.

Thomas Hubert
16th Aug, 2022 - 3 min read

The OECD tax deal was for a level playing field. The US bill on a 15% minimum rate is ignoring it

Instead of playing along the rules agreed by 137 countries to raise corporation tax to a global minimum, Democratic Senators have selected the bits that favour narrow American interests – and put international co-operation at risk.

Thomas Hubert
12th Aug, 2022 - 7 min read
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