Agri-business sectors split on impacts of EU-US trade talks

Agri-business and other industries remain divided on how the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership between the EU and USA will impact Ireland.

IFA president Eddie Downey said that when agricultural imports from the US are factored into the Copenhagen Economics report on the trade deal, agriculture sector gains are marginal.

“Our Government must guard against selling out our vital beef and white meats sectors for potential gains in other areas that may not materialise,” said Mr Downey.