The EU’s Latest Bright Idea: Tax the Socks Off Us!

Just when you thought there was nothing left to tax, along comes another charge on your online shopping!
Niall Boylan is joined by podcaster and restaurateur Paul Treyvaud to discuss new EU charges on goods ordered from outside the European Union, including popular websites such as Temu and Shein.
With a new €2 handling fee being added to existing customs charges, could cheap online bargains soon become a thing of the past?
Is this about protecting Irish and European businesses from unfair competition, or simply another way of squeezing more money out of hard-pressed consumers?
Niall and Paul debate whether these charges will encourage people to shop locally or simply punish families trying to save a few quid.