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The American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union's survey showed 46% of respondents expected worsening EU-US trade and investment ties, compared with 89% in a similar survey in January

Nearly half of US firms in Europe expect declining ties

Almost half of US companies operating in Europe believe transatlantic economic relations will worsen, although that is a marked improvement from the start of US President Donald Trump's second term, according to a survey published today.

Business • 26 Sep

Michaell McGrath addressed the American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland annual Thanksgiving lunch today

US investment in Ireland remains 'rock solid'

The Minister for Public Expenditure has told multinational business leaders that housing is a top priority for Government.

Business • 24 Nov 22

The survey of American Chamber of Commerce members reveals that just under 4% expect to decrease employee numbers, while 35% expect no change.

60% of US firms in Ireland expect to increase headcount

Over 60% of US companies based in Ireland expect to increase their headcount here over the next 12 months, according to new research published today on Thanksgiving.

Business • 24 Nov 22

Joe Biden spoke during the election campaign of bringing manufacturing back to the US

New administration will herald investment opportunities

Investment by Irish and US companies in each other's countries increased over the past four years during the period in office of the Trump administration, according to the American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland.

Business • 20 Jan 21

Gareth Lambe has spent ten years at Facebook

Lambe named new American Chamber of Commerce president

The American Chamber of Commerce Ireland has appointed Gareth Lambe, Head of Facebook Ireland and VP of Business Planning & Operations, as its president for 2021.

Business • 07 Jan 21

The report says the transatlantic economy is expected to grow again this year, but was compiled before the coronavirus outbreak

Ireland the ninth largest investor into the US - report

Ireland is now the ninth largest investor into the US, according to a new report on the transatlantic trading relationship.

Business • 05 Mar 20

Leo Vardakar said there would be change to the international tax framework, and the Government wants to get it right

Ireland open to corporation tax 'solutions': Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has said the Government is open to solutions to the international corporation tax debate that allow Ireland to compete fairly and which respect the legitimacy and sovereignty of our longstanding 12.5% corporate tax rate.

Business • 28 Nov 19

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe, US Ambassador Edward Crawford and Mark Gantly, American Chamber of Commerce President

US Chamber of Commerce warns of 'fierce' competition

The Government must deliver a confident message to the world that Ireland is open for business in the face of challenges such as Brexit and the slowdown in the global economy, the American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland has said.

Business • 28 Nov 19

Minister Paschal Donohoe (L), US Ambassador to Ireland Edward Crawford (C) and American Chamber of Commerce President Mark Gantly

US firms raise concerns about ability to retain staff

The President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland has said the biggest concern of multinational companies in Ireland is how to attract and retain talented individuals from abroad to live and work here and how to develop and retain talent within the country.

Business • 04 Jul 19

AmCham says there must be a focus on pace of implementation in order to continue to attract projects and skilled individuals to the country

'Pace and speed are friends, complacency is the enemy'

The American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland has called for speedier implementation of infrastructure projects here.

Business • 05 Dec 18

The American Chamber of Commerce to the EU said a turnover tax could hit jobs and reduce investment

US firms urge EU to refrain from moves on web tax

The European Union's plans to increase taxes on digital firms risks undermining the bloc's growth and stifle global efforts to find common solutions, US companies operating in the EU said today.

Business • 26 Sep 17