US sanctions could be 'catastophic' for Limerick, claims TD

Donald Trump's trade sanctions could have a "catastrophic" effect on the economy of rural Limerick, a TD has warned.

US sanctions could be 'catastophic' for Limerick, claims TD
Mon, 23 Apr, 2018 - 19:15

Donald Trump's trade sanctions could have a "catastrophic" effect on the economy of rural Limerick, a TD has warned.

Hundreds of jobs could be put at risk after the billionaire oligarch behind the Aughinish Alumina plant was hit with sanctions earlier this month.

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