In the News: Belfast Telegraph; “Why EU-US trade deal isn’t being universally celebrated”

Mark O’Connell | 29 Jul 2025 | News

OCO Global’s Executive Chairman, Mark O’Connell, shares his perspective with the Belfast Telegraph on the recently announced US-EU trade deal, describing it as,

“A lop-sided emergency brake compromise that averts a trade war but leaves Europe – and particularly Ireland and Northern Ireland – worse off than before.”

In his analysis, Mark highlights how most EU exporters are set to face higher costs when accessing the US market, while Northern Ireland stands to lose some of the unique advantages it gained from its post-Brexit status.

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/news-analysis/why-eu-us-trade-deal-isnt-being-universally-celebrated/a445115196.html