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Hopes for fewer south American trade barriers

Dec 19, 2025 13:07
By Shannonside News
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Hopes for fewer south American trade barriers

The Mercosur agreement would significantly reduce tariffs - but is strongly opposed by Irish farmers.

Drumshanbo's Shed Distillery has launched its products in Brazil - but says there are big barriers to trade there.

The EU and four south American countries, including Brazil, are negotiating a trade deal.

The Mercosur agreement would significantly reduce tariffs - but is strongly opposed by Irish farmers.

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Pat Rigney is the managing director of the Shed Distillery, the maker of Gunpowder Irish Gin.

He says he'd welcome fewer trade barriers in south America:

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