Delay on counter-tariffs a positive amid ‘severe threat’ to Irish whiskey industry, MEP says

The EU’s decision to delay counter-tariffs on US bourbon is important amid the threat of a 200 per cent tariff on European alcohol imports, according to an Irish MEP.

In an interview with BreakingNews.ie, Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen discussed the “severe threat” to Ireland’s whiskey industry.

“The US administration’s proposed 200 per cent tariff on EU alcohol imports poses a severe threat to European business, particularly Ireland’s whiskey industry.

“And the proposed 50 per cent counter-tariff on US bourbon does not help our case for the US to never implement it. The EU has agreed to delay any counter-tariffs until mid-April. In the meantime, it’ll consult with member states and MEPs on what form they should take in relation to the counter proposal.

“I’ve written to the trade commissioner and our own commissioner Michael McGrath, calling on them and the Commission to remove bourbon from the EU countermeasures.

“Maintaining a a zero for zero tariff status between the EU and US on…

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