John O’Connell of West Cork Distillers in Skibbereen, Co Cork. Photo: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision
John O’Connell of West Cork Distillers in Skibbereen, Co Cork. Photo: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision
Sean Pollock
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An Irish whiskey firm is hoping a new bulk distribution centre in America will help it mitigate against the potential hit of US tariffs on the EU as global trade tensions continue to swirl.
John O’Connell, co-founder of West Cork Distillers, said the potential for Trump trade tariffs on the EU would impact on the company, though the severity would depend on whether they were blanket or focused on specific trade codes.