Tag Archives: Ireland-US relations

In response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent decision to implement a 90-day suspension on newly imposed tariffs, Ireland’s Tánaiste, Simon Harris, has emphasized the necessity for “serious, mature, rational debate” concerning international trade and tariffs. This development follows the U.S. administration’s earlier imposition of substantial tariffs on imports from various trading partners, which had led to market instability and …

Taoiseach Micheál Martin arrived at the White House for a bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump, where discussions focused on economic ties and trade relations between Ireland and the United States. The two leaders greeted each other outside the West Wing before heading into the Oval Office for talks. With concerns growing over trade imbalances, Martin sought to emphasize …

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has expressed that US President Donald Trump is always welcome in Ireland, ahead of their scheduled meeting in the White House as part of Ireland’s traditional St. Patrick’s Day engagements. Speaking from Texas, where he is currently on an official visit, Martin emphasized the strong ties between Ireland and the United States, particularly in celebrating the Irish-American …

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that when he meets US President Donald Trump in Washington next month, he intends to highlight the potential harm tariffs could inflict on Ireland’s small and highly open economy. While speaking with reporters in Dublin, Martin outlined his plan to present Ireland’s perspective on trade and economic matters directly to Trump at the White House …

The Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) has confirmed that it will not participate in St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Washington, D.C., next month, marking the second consecutive year the party has declined to attend. Each March, political leaders from across Ireland traditionally travel to the U.S. capital to take part in various diplomatic and cultural events, including the Taoiseach’s …

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has stated that he has not yet received an invitation to the White House for St. Patrick’s Day, but he sees no reason to believe that one will not be extended. Emphasizing the longstanding and robust relationship between Ireland and the United States, Martin affirmed that he would accept the invitation if it is issued. Meanwhile, some …