Peter Burke said Brexit-style supports were not the answer.

It ‘makes sense’ for the European Union to review the rationale behind proposed countermeasures for US tariffs, the Tánaiste has said.

Simon Harris insisted that the ‘trade imbalance was not specifically referenced’ during the 20-minute call with the US Secretary of State.

Set up two weeks ago and chaired by Tánaiste Simon Harris, the group is tasked with helping Ireland prepare for any potential trade shocks, particularly from the US.

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said he couldn’t speculate on what US products the EU could buy more of to help avert a trade war.