Transatlantic

Airfares from Europe to the United States have plunged to levels not seen since prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. This trend has been largely driven by a noticeable decrease in travel from Western Europe, a behavior that is anticipated to persist at least until next month. According to preliminary data from the US National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO), overseas arrivals to the United States dipped by 2.8% in May compared to the previous year. Interestingly, while travel from Western Europe fell by 4.4% during this…

Donald Trump is unique among U.S. presidents, being the only one since John F. Kennedy not to claim Irish ancestry, despite Bill Clinton’s connections being somewhat tenuous. Last week, however, President Trump embraced the longstanding custom of previous administrations, including his own, by designating March as "Irish-American Heritage Month." "They’re great people," he noted as he signed the proclamation in the Oval Office, adding with a hint of humor, "and they voted for me in heavy numbers, so I like ‘em even more."…

Taoiseach Simon Harris has indicated that the chances of a transatlantic trade disruption are on the rise, but he characterized the US president-elect, Donald Trump, as "transactional" and expressed confidence that he would recognize the mutual nature of US-EU trade. Harris made these comments upon his arrival at the European Political Community summit in Budapest, which includes leaders from 47 European nations, among them the 27 members of the European Union. This gathering comes at a critical moment, as Trump's recent…