President Trump Michelle Martin, Prime Minister of Ireland, hosted at the White House on Wednesday, with a commercial dispute with Europe hovering over the usual pift and conditions.
In charge of Washington, mired in Al -Akhdar, Mr. Martin was in the traditional visit before St. Patrick’s day. However, Mr. Trump did not give any hints to retreat from the measures that caused cracks in the alliance across the Atlantic.
In the Oval Office, Mr. Trump, next to Mr. Martin, against the commercial policies of the European Union and the organization of American companies.
He said: “The European Union treats us very badly, and they have for years.”
Mr. Martin largely occupied a rear seat during the meeting, in an effort to avoid fireworks that broke out at the White House two weeks ago when Mr. Trump reprimanded President Voludimir Zellinski from Ukraine, and threw it as useful for American aid.
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The president did not show any signs of changing the path to the definitions.
The stock market decreased. Business leaders complain in particular. Even some Republicans express anxiety. But Mr. Trump said on Wednesday that he had no plans to change his strategy in comprehensive definitions.
In fact, Mr. Trump suggested that he might display sharp fees after the European Union announced billions of dollars in retaliatory definitions.
He said: “Of course I will respond.”
He added that Ireland, too, was “of course” benefiting from the United States, and complaining about the trade defect between the two countries.
Mr. Martin worked to avoid the anger of Mr. Trump.
After Mr. Trump set out with Mr. Zellinski, Mr. Martin sought to stay away from confrontation with the president or vice president JD Vance, who also attended the Wednesday meeting. Although the leaders differ on critical issues, especially the commercial policy of Mr. Trump and his dealings with wars in Gaza and Ukraine, Mr. Martin tried to avoid the dispute at every turn.
In response to a question about whether he intends to use the bilateral meeting to raise the position of Ireland over the Israel-Gaza conflict, the Irish leader said: “The president is perfectly appropriate to know the entire situation. We share the voices of the president who does not soften for peace.”
Mr. Trump also complained of attracting American pharmaceutical companies with tax exemptions, Mr. Martin confirmed that Irish companies were also investing in the United States.
He said, “It is also a two -way street.” He said that Irish Air Rynere and Aercap were together buying “more than Boeing aircraft more than anyone.”
“That’s good,” Trump answered, although he does not seem to be particularly excited.
Mr. Trump has turned into some of his favorite topics: golf, fighters and disputes.
While the European Union criticized, Mr. Trump talked about the challenges he faced in obtaining approval from the bloc while trying to expand its hotel and the golf course in Ireland. But the issue was an opportunity to fall into his family’s work from the headquarters of the American force.
“It is one of the most classified hotels in Europe,” said Trump’s international golf links in the village of Dunbij.
Mr. Martin quickly changed this topic to praise Mr. Trump’s property.
He said: “You have a distinction from existence, I think, the only president who physically invested in Ireland through Dunbij,” adding, “It is amazing.”
Mr. Trump appreciates courtesy. “I love this man,” he said.
The President also spoke positively about Connor McGregor, mixed martial martial fighter, when he asked one of the correspondents named the Irish favorite person. But perhaps the reference had not defeated many skeptics in Ireland. Mr. McGregor had a series of legal issues, including Being responsible for sexual assault.
“It happened that I love your fighter,” said Mr. Trump. “I got the best tattoo that I saw at all.”
Finally, Mr. Trump got one of his favorite goals: Rosie Odonil. The real right -wing news channel correspondent, Mr. Martin, asked why Mrs. Odonel was allowed to move to Ireland, after she confirmed this month that month I moved there.
Mr. Martin seems to ignore the question, when Mr. Trump asked if he knows who she is.
“It is better not to know,” said Mr. Trump.
Megan Spesia It contributed to the reports from London.
