What the papers say: Saturday's front pages
The impact of US president Donald Trump's tariffs once again dominates the front pages this Saturday.
The Irish Times, Irish Examiner and Irish Independent lead with the US tariffs.
The Irish Times reports that businesses are unlikely to receive Covid-style s from Government amid the fallout of the tariffs.
The news comes as Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris travels to Washington DC next week. He is due to attend meetings with US secretary of commerce Howard Lutnick.
The Echo leads with a story on the Allianz National Hurling League final between Cork and Tipperary at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
The Irish Sun leads with Russell Brand being charged with rape and sexual assault.
Today's front page of The Irish Sun. pic.twitter.com/BHyYiYtL
— The Irish Sun (@IrishSunOnline) April 5, 2025
Donald Trump's tariffs could have an impact on Irish pensions, the Irish Daily Mail reports.
All in Saturday's edition pic.twitter.com/Iehbu4yjog
— The Irish Daily Mail (@irishdailymail) April 4, 2025
The Herald leads with a story on a woman accused of setting her XL Bully dog on gardaí.
In the North, the Belfast Telegraph leads with a story on an Ulster GAA official who is refusing to resign over alleged treatment of his ex-wife.
A Co Antrim couple convicted of serious cruelty charges against their four week-old baby have been handed a 22 year and four year sentence, The Irish News reports.
The front page of today’s Irish News. pic.twitter.com/dF7TsOdpn9
— The Irish News (@irish_news) April 5, 2025
The UK front pages are also dominated by Trump's tariffs, while the charges against Russell Brand also feature prominently on front pages.
The Times reports China will impose tariffs on the US in response to Trump's tariffs, potentially kicking off a trade war.
The Times: China s trade war with tariffs for Trump #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/xS5qBmmdu7
— George Mann (@sgfmann) April 4, 2025
Britain's King Charles has been implicated in an investigation into Prince Andrew's links to China, the Daily Telegraph reports.
The Daily Telegraph: The King caught in Andrew spy row #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/BWSsMltRzb
— George Mann (@sgfmann) April 4, 2025
The Daily Star leads with a story on the Grand National.
Daily Star: Tanned National #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/jfKC1THxew
— George Mann (@sgfmann) April 4, 2025
The Daily Express leadas with King Charles' visit to Italy.
Daily Express: HEALTHY KING ‘RARING TO GO’ ON ITALY STATE VISIT #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/5cZW1Muh3C
— George Mann (@sgfmann) April 4, 2025
The charges against Russell Brand lead in The Sun.
The Sun: Brand charged with rape #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/H8PX2WVlbh
— George Mann (@sgfmann) April 4, 2025
Donald Trump's tariffs also dominate the front page of The New York Times.
