Navigating Rough Seas: Ireland’s Steady Course Through U.S. Trade Shifts

AGG International chair and leader of the firm’s Island of Ireland practice, Mike Burke, authored an article in the Ireland INC U.S. 250 Index 2025, examining how Irish companies are adapting to shifting U.S. trade dynamics.

Mike analyzed how renewed tariffs, supply-chain scrutiny, and geopolitical pressures are reshaping cross-Atlantic commerce — and how Irish businesses can build resilience through diversification, state-level U.S. partnerships, and early adoption of compliance frameworks.

“The same headwinds that complicate trade also create opportunity,” Mike noted. “The U.S. economy’s pivot toward advanced manufacturing, digital health, and artificial intelligence aligns closely with Ireland’s strengths in innovation, research, and nimble execution. Irish companies that bring proven technologies and adaptable teams can serve as ideal partners for U.S. firms scaling in these sectors.”

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