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Trump and the Taoiseach

Diplomacy, Trade, and Personal Anecdotes.

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Mar 13, 2025
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This week, the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin in the Oval Office was a fascinating blend of diplomatic dalliance, economic debate, and personal storytelling. While the encounter was cordial, it underscored the complexities of U.S.-Ireland relations under a president known for his unpredictability and penchant for mixing policy with personal opinion. It was part trade negotiation, part boxing match commentary, and part therapy session for Trump’s grievances with the EU. And, like most things involving Trump, it was equal parts baffling and entertaining.

One of the central topics of discussion was the significant trade imbalance between the U.S. and Ireland, which reached a record €50 billion in recent years, largely driven by Ireland’s booming pharmaceutical exports. President Trump acknowledged the “massive deficit” but framed it as a testament to Ireland’s shrewdness rather than a point of contention. “The Irish are smar…

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