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May 2023
18m 25s

Northern Ireland and American investment

Bbc World Service
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Joe Biden says American firms are ready to triple investment in Northern Ireland, we look into whether that's really likely to happen.

Leanna Byrne is in Northern Ireland to take a look at the current levels of investment and speak to those businesses already benefitting from their relationship with the US. She also explores how Brexit and domestic politics could impact what happens next.

Presenter / producer: Leanna Byrne Image: Joe Biden in Belfast; Credit: Getty Images

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