Bloomberg Businessweek ICYMI: Ireland's International Reach
Jul 22, 2025
Darragh O’Brien, Ireland’s Minister for Transport, Climate, Energy, and the Environment, dives into the current state of U.S.-EU trade relations, particularly under impending tariff threats. He highlights Ireland's significance in the global investment scene and discusses the potential fallout of a no-deal scenario. Additionally, O'Brien addresses the dual challenge of expanding data centers while ensuring sustainable energy practices, advocating for energy efficiency and renewable sources to balance growth with environmental responsibility.
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EU-US Trade Importance
- The EU-US trade relationship is the world's largest and beneficial for both.
- Ireland plays a key role, hosting top US tech firms and serving as an entry to the EU market.
Ireland-US Investment Partnership
- Ireland is the sixth biggest investor in the US with huge bilateral investments.
- This partnership supports over 200,000 jobs and nearly a trillion dollars in annual trade.
Pharma Tariffs Complexity
- Imposing tariffs on pharmaceuticals would disrupt complex manufacturing and trade flows.
- Ireland and the EU prefer carve-outs for pharma and aviation in tariff negotiations.