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What the papers say: Monday's front pages

Countries hit by Donald Trump’s tariffs have vowed retaliation.
What the papers say: Monday's front pages

The impact of tariffs and failed housing targets are some of the headlines leading the front pages of Monday's papers.

The Irish Times reveals it is unlikely once-off energy credits will be implemented for next winter. The front page also includes a warning from Simon Harris if Donald Trump imposes tariffs on the EU.

The Irish Examiner reveals complaints about violent online pornography have doubled in the last year yet the internet watchdog cannot act on them.

The Echo reveals there is 17,500 people waiting for a driving test in Cork.

The Irish Independent reveals the Government ignored calls from an expert group to restrict one-off rural housing.

The Irish Daily Mail leads with claims from former housing minister Darragh O'Brien, as he claimed 40,000 houses built in 2024 was achievable, despite the Government falling short of their own target.

The Irish Daily Mirror leads with an Irish tourist arrested after he was caught in a hotel room with a 15-year-old girl.

The Irish Daily Star leads with the father of murdered man Ken Fetherston, as he says he will never forgive the person who killed his son.

British papers

Concern over the possibility of an international trade war dominates the papers at the start of the working week.

The Telegraph reports the European Union has warned the US it is ready to retaliate against any tariffs imposed by the President, as The Guardian says Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on three of the US’ largest trading partners.

The Financial Times says Mr Trump is facing backlash from business groups and some Republicans over the move.

Meanwhile, The Times says French President Emmanuel Macron is set to tell Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer that his appearance at an EU summit dinner shows Brexit has failed.

Struggling British businesses will suffer under plans to link Britain to the EU’s green scheme, according to the Daily Mail.

The i reports a defence review is set to recommend a UK Iron Dome to defend against possible missile attacks from Russia and other hostile states.

The Daily Express leads with actress Ruthie Henshall claiming she would rather be dead than placed in a care home.

The Sun reports an 18-year-old soldier is the youngest UK victim of the war in Ukraine.

And the Daily Mirror says more than 1,600 crimes linked to the OnlyFans adult online site have been reported to police in five years.

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