Irish Goods Exports To U.S. Surge By 34%

Ireland’s goods exports to the United States surged 34% to €72.6 billion (£60.4 billion) in 2024, while imports from the U.S. fell slightly to €22.5 billion (£18.7 billion), John Campbell reported for BBC News.

Trump has not indicated whether he plans to single out Ireland among EU countries for potential trade actions.

As a result, Ireland recorded a goods-trade surplus of just over €50 billion (£41.6 billion) with the U.S., according to data from Ireland’s Central Statistics Office (CSO).

These trade patterns have taken on political significance since Donald Trump regained the U.S. presidency. Trump has long viewed large trade surpluses as evidence that other countries are taking advantage of the U.S.

Last week, he introduced his "fair and reciprocal" trade plan, which could lead to higher tariffs on goods from various countries.

He specifically mentioned Canada, Taiwan, and India, while also describing the European Union as "absolutely brutal on trade." So far, Trump has not indicated whether he plans to single out Ireland among EU countries for potential trade actions.