During a White House visit, President Trump accused Ireland of capitalizing on low-tax policies to attract U.S. pharmaceutical companies, which has resulted in significant tax revenues flowing to Ireland instead of the U.S. He expressed a desire to reclaim the wealth lost to Europe while complimenting Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin to maintain support from the American-Irish community. Trump criticized previous administrations for allowing such economic losses to transpire and hinted at a looming conflict with the European Union over such issues.
The US president showed grudging respect for Martin, alternately ribbing and complimenting him, while also launching several broadsides against the EU.
He repeatedly took aim at Ireland's historical low-tax policies, which helped lure US multinationals including Pfizer, Boston Scientific and Eli Lilly to its shores.
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