Irish Premier Micheál Martin Meets Trump to Discuss Trade and Peace Efforts
The Taoiseach highlights Ireland-US ties, praises Trump's peace initiatives, and addresses trade concerns during Washington visit.
- Micheál Martin, Ireland's Taoiseach, met with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss trade relations and ongoing peace efforts.
- Martin emphasized the importance of a 'two-way street' in US-Ireland investments to address concerns about trade imbalances.
- The Irish premier praised Trump's administration for its focus on peacebuilding, including progress in Ukraine and the Middle East.
- During a breakfast with Vice President JD Vance, Martin celebrated the deep cultural and economic bonds between the US and Ireland.
- The visit included traditional St. Patrick's Day diplomacy, with Martin presenting Trump a bowl of shamrock as a symbol of Irish-American friendship.