Martin expected to stress mutually beneficial trade relations between Ireland the United States
Taoiseach Micheál Martin is meeting with Donald Trump in the White House as the US imposes tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, triggering EU retaliation. Martin will be the first EU leader to visit Trump since his clash with Zelenskyy and is expected to emphasize mutually beneficial trade relations between Ireland and the US. Irish officials are anxious about the meeting amid trade war concerns and the presence of the Burke family in Washington. The visit includes meetings with Vice President Vance, media encounters, and traditional St. Patrick's Day events, with efforts to focus on Irish-US relations.