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3/18/2021

READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Videoconference with Irish Finance Minister and Eurogroup Presid…

READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s
Videoconference with Irish Finance Minister and Eurogroup
President Paschal Donohoe
March 17, 2021

Earlier today, St. Patrick’s Day, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen spoke with Irish
Finance Minister and Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe. Secretary Yellen emphasized
the importance of the U.S.-Irish relationship and the transatlantic partnership. She conveyed
the United States’ intention to deepen cooperation with Ireland and the European Union on
key policy challenges, including ending the pandemic, supporting a strong global economic
recovery, addressing income inequality, and tackling climate change. The Secretary
committed to re-engage actively in the ongoing OECD discussions on international taxation
to forge a strong international accord and welcomed the Eurogroup’s e orts to bolster the
resilience of Europe’s economic and monetary union.
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