The ieBusiness Podcast: UCC Finance lecturer John O'Brien calls out EU's 'weak' approach to US trade deal

UCC lecturer in finance and accounting speaks to business journalist Emer Walsh in the latest episode of the ieBusiness Podcast, in association with PwC

The deal was cautiously welcomed on the Irish side, largely because it protected pharmaceuticals from significant levies; however, other EU countries were less enthusiastic about the final agreement.

The European Union’s approach to trade negotiations with the US indicates a lack of strength and a major capitulation to the Trump administration, John O’Brien, lecturer in finance and accounting in University College Cork (UCC) has warned.

Speaking to business journalist Emer Walsh in the latest episode of the ieBusiness Podcast, in association with PwC, Mr O’Brien said the agreement in response to tariff threats from US President Donald Trump could have serious long-term ramifications on the EU economy in the long-term.