In a post-tariff world, strategic partnerships and bilateral trade relationships are more important than ever. Amid trade concerns between the European Union and the United States, one Irish-based TRN partner company has joined a bilateral business collective to support Irish–North American ties.
3C Global Group, a global compliance, EOR, International Payroll and workforce solutions provider, has recently joined Ireland Gateway to Europe, an initiative focused on strengthening trade ties between Ireland, the USA, and Canada. In May, a representative from 3C Global Group will join 50 other delegates from Irish companies in visiting Toronto, Boston, and Washington D.C as part of the 2025 Ireland Gateway to Europe delegation. Over 10 days, delegates will engage with North American business leaders and decision-makers at 12 high-level networking events.
With recent US-imposed tariffs contributing to economic uncertainty, particularly for the EU, this year’s visit takes place at a pivotal time. The Irish-American link has a long cultural and business connection, and there are growing concerns that new trade barriers could strain these well-established relationships.
According to figures published by the American Chamber of Commerce, US companies employ 211,000 people directly in Ireland and indirectly support an additional 168,000 jobs, with Ireland serving as a Gateway for accessing the European market. While Ireland is host to nearly 1,000 US companies, including many of the world’s biggest names in tech and pharma, Irish companies employ over 118,00 people across the United States and, according to IBEC, are the largest business investor in the state of Idaho and the 3rd largest in the state of Wisconsin. Ireland is also now the 6th largest investor in the US, with over 500 Irish companies with US bases and operations, including big names such as Stripe, Glanbia, Kerry Group, CRH, Smurfit Kappa, Kingspan and Ornua to name a few.
Speaking ahead of the North American visit, Francis Maye, Founder and CEO of 3C Global Group, said:
“Now is the most important time to speak directly to the decision-makers in those businesses. Ireland offers North American companies a base to expand across the EU—it would be short-sighted not to consider it. Likewise, North America still offers strong opportunities for Irish and European businesses. While tariffs are the current challenge, long- established links are not easily broken. It’s vital we continue building relationships to sustain and grow bilateral trade.”
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Monaghan, 3C Global Group specialises in global compliance solutions for recruitment agencies and businesses engaging skilled talent and contract professionals worldwide. With entities across Europe, including Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, Sweden, and Denmark, the 3C Global team leverages their knowledge, working closely with clients to deliver practical, compliant solutions aligned to their business and hiring needs.
3C Global Group’s participation in Ireland Gateway to Europe reflects its commitment to fostering international business relationships and supporting the global expansion and hiring needs of businesses on both sides of the Atlantic. As the company sets its sights on growing to new markets and further strengthening its base in Ireland and the EU, the value of fostering long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships has never been more important.
