Esmond Birnie
Esmond Birnie is an economist associated with Ulster University, known for his insights into the economic impacts of trade policies. He recently estimated that potential tariffs on Northern Ireland goods entering the US could lead to significant losses for local businesses, highlighting the potential for a substantial negative impact on the region's economy.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 17,997 | $2,700,000 | 716$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,130 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Totals | 2 | 72,916,011 | 20,127 | $2,705,100 | 718$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ireland:
Dr Esmond Birnie, senior economist at Ulster University’s Business School, estimates that Northern Ireland exports about £1.3 billion to the US annually.
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United Kingdom:
Ulster University economist Esmond Birnie has estimated that tariffs of 20% on Northern Ireland goods could cost local businesses a 'direct and narrow' impact of at least £100m.
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