Irish exports to grow, if Trump doesn’t spark trade war

Brexit and now Trump stoke concerns for Irish firms, writes John Whelan.

Jaw–dropping political upheaval on both sides of the Atlantic has created unprecedented levels of uncertainty. Businesses involved in international trade are accustomed to a baseline level of uncertainty and relative anonymity.

We’re not just talking about major events with global ramifications, such as volcanic ash clouds, or tsunamis. There are also micro-disruptions in supply chains every day, such as port strikes, that force exporters and importers to be on their toes at all times.