The remarks from both sides raise concerns that a trade war could erupt again between the two largest economies.

Michael O’Leary is set to earn a bonus worth more than €100m (£84m) after clearing a key performance target.

Darren Jones says the pension top-up should only be "targeted to those that need it the most".

The president's signature import taxes win a legal reprieve, as the White House rails against "activist judges".

BBC Verify examines what the latest development means for US and global trade.