Ireland's main tariff response is 'putting everything' into EU-US deal, Minister says

Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke has set out 16 immediate actions to be taken to improve competitiveness for Irish businesses. Photograph: Conor à“ Mearà¡in/Collins Photo Agency The main plank of the Government's response to the threat of United States tariffs on Irish pharmaceuticals will remain "putting everything" into helping the EU get the best possible deal, Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke has said. The Cabinet approved a proposal from Mr Burke setting out 16 immediate actions to be taken to improve competitiveness for Irish businesses including: early ratification of the controversial Ceta trade agreement with Canada; intensive exploration of new…