Trending Now - Irish PM Praises Us-ireland Ties During St. Patrick's Day Visit
WHO:
Micheál Martin, Taoiseach of Ireland
Donald Trump, President of the United States
Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland
WHAT:
Micheál Martin is expected to unveil more than $6 billion in deals during his meeting with Trump.
Last year, 2025, was a record year for foreign direct investment (FDI) in Ireland, with 65% of that investment coming from U.S. multinationals.
U.S. FDI to Ireland dropped 20% in 2024 to $467 billion.
Ireland's corporate income tax rate is 12.5%.
Eli Lilly paid $6.6 billion in tax to Ireland in 2025.
Ireland's exports of goods to the U.S. grew 52% in 2025 to about $132 billion.
Ireland's goods trade surplus with the U.S. was $114.2 billion in 2025.
Ireland invested a historic $389 billion in the U.S. in 2024.
WHERE:
Washington, D.C., United States
Ireland
WHEN:
The meeting between Micheál Martin and Donald Trump is scheduled for March 17th, 2026.
Ireland will begin a six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union in July 2026.
WHY:
The meeting aims to strengthen U.S.-Ireland ties and discuss trade amidst ongoing tensions over tariffs and policies.
Trump has previously expressed concerns about U.S. companies relocating to Ireland, accusing the country of "taking our pharmaceutical companies."
HOW:
Micheál Martin is expected to present new Irish investments to the U.S. alongside traditional St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
(UPDATED March 17, 2026 23:18 UTC)
Today, Micheál Martin, the Taoiseach of Ireland, is set to meet with President Trump in Washington, D.C., where he will unveil over $6 billion in new deals aimed at strengthening U.S.-Ireland ties. This meeting comes on the heels of a record year for foreign direct investment in Ireland, although U.S. investment saw a decline of 20% last year. As Ireland prepares to take on the presidency of the Council of the European Union in July, the discussions will also address ongoing trade tensions and concerns about U.S. companies relocating overseas.