Why Apple, Microsoft, Pfizer and other U.S. multinational corporations set up shop in Ireland

1. 973 U.S. firms operate in Ireland, including Apple and Pfizer. 2. Apple's corporate tax rate in Europe was below 1% in 2014. 3. Trump administration hints at bringing operations back to the U.S. 4. Ireland's corporate tax rate increased to 15% in 2024. 5. Multinationals still leverage Irish laws to reduce operating expenses.