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John Whelan

Challenge for Irish business negotiating new trading arrangements during Brexit negotiations

The way in which the UK leaves the EU and on what terms is critical for jobs and investment in Ireland, writes John Whelan.

Mon, 23 Jan, 2017

Digital field may be first trade wars battleground

Cookies on web pages were rated the most annoying aspect of the internet, according to the European Commission’s consultation survey carried out in all 28 member countries.

Tue, 03 Jan, 2017

The smashing of the trade compass in 2016

Many will mourn, but few will cheer the passing of 2016, writes John Whelan.

Mon, 02 Jan, 2017

Rising dollar can be Ireland’s biggest friend

The Federal Reserve interest rate rise, only its second rate increase in the last 10 years, came as no surprise last week, following months of leaked intentions.

Mon, 19 Dec, 2016

Irish exports are getting close to crisis situation

The clearest indicator yet of what Brexit could mean to the Irish export sector was seen in the CSO’s recent trade figures.

Mon, 05 Dec, 2016

John Whelan: Don’t dismiss Donald Trump threat facing Ireland

The result of the US election was in large part a reaction by many working-class people who feel betrayed by globalisation and the free-trade agreements they believe have closed their factories and given their jobs away to Mexico and China, as well as Ireland.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2016

What Ireland can learn from Malta about Brexit

While most of the economies in the EU seem to be stuck with very low economic growth rates, Malta managed to record an impressive 6.3% expansion in 2015.

Mon, 31 Oct, 2016

Strong yen opens Japan’s door for Irish exporters

A letter earlier this month from Mari Miyoshi, Japan’s Ambassador to Ireland, outlined for me the challenges that a strong currency can pose for exporters.

Mon, 03 Oct, 2016

Air freight deals up in the air over Brexit worries

More than €39bn worth of goods are air freighted annually from Ireland, but not all of it through our airports.

Mon, 12 Sep, 2016

The North has most to lose from any hard border

One has to wonder if Arlene Foster, the Northern Ireland First Minister, has really done her maths in relation to the impact of Brexit for her constituency.

Mon, 01 Aug, 2016