Economy Minister Conor Murphy in Chicago with Andrea Haughian, Executive Vice President, Head of Americas for Invest NI.
Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister is in North America this week as part of a five-day visit to strengthen economic ties.
Conor Murphy is being joined by officials from Invest NI and with his visit including stops in Chicago and Toronto.
During the week the minister will lead a trade mission of twelve innovative Northern Irish businesses representing sectors including financial services, insurance, education, green energy, and manufacturing.
Minister Murphy will also be highlighting Northern Ireland’s unique post-Brexit trading position with access to both the EU and UK markets.
Speaking from Chicago, Minister Murphy said: “The U.S. and Canada are two of the North’s most important markets, both for exports and inward investment, with over 320 North American firms choosing to establish here.
In the twelve months leading up to March 2024, exports to these markets reached £2.3 billion, highlighting the wealth of opportunities available for local companies.
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