IDA says Trump rhetoric not helpful for FDI 

US President Donald Trump said this week that he wants to punish US companies for establishing operations, and creating jobs, overseas.

US President Donald Trump said this week that he wants to punish US companies for establishing operations, and creating jobs, overseas.

Tue, 08 Sep, 2020 - 19:34
Geoff Percival

The IDA has labelled comments made by US President Donald Trump as being "concerning" and “not conducive” to the continuity of foreign direct investment (FDI).

Mr Trump said this week that he wants to punish US companies for establishing operations, and creating jobs, overseas.

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