Import substitution occurs when a country tries to reduce imports by encouraging domestic (Irish) producers to provide the same goods or services, for example Irish strawberries instead of Spanish strawberries.
Research It!
Research Ireland’s statistics for international trade.
Ireland is a member of the EU. Brexit meant that the UK left the EU. How might it affect Ireland’s imports and exports from UK?
Think IT!
Check what country a product you bought is from.
International Organisations Promoting Trade
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an international body with 164 members, including Ireland, which aims to promote international trade and reduce and eliminate trade barriers.
• Provides a forum for negotiations. • Settles disputes. • If you lift a trade barrier for one country you must lift for all. • Continues to promote free trade.