Tánaiste Simon Harris held a late-night phone conversation with newly appointed US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, during which both parties exchanged views on trade relations between Ireland, the EU, and the United States. The call comes at a time of growing unease over escalating tensions tied to trade and tariffs between the EU and the US. Harris described the conversation …
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Taoiseach calls Burke family US protest ‘regrettable’
Taoiseach Micheál Martin addressed the disruption caused by a protest from the Burke family at the Ireland Funds gala dinner in Washington, DC, stating that while it was unfortunate, it did not significantly impact the event. He emphasized that while people have the right to protest, the manner in which it was carried out was inappropriate, particularly at an event …
Read More »Trump hosts Taoiseach for bilateral talks
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 …
Read More »Martin: Trump always welcome in Ireland
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 …
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