This article discusses the importance of Ireland strengthening its ties with the United States in light of Donald Trump's presidency. It emphasizes the need for an early and proactive diplomatic and trade offensive by the new Irish government.
Incoming US president Donald Trump 's last visit to Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, Co Clare, in 2023. Photograph: Cillian Sherlock/PA. The potential economic fallout from Trump's presidency is very real and a small, open economy like ours would be susceptible. Ireland has no time to waste.
While Trump's attitude towards Ireland and the US-Ireland relationship was notably warm and informed, the new Irish government needs to launch an all-out diplomatic and trade offensive in the United States from late January onwards. John Bowman: From Blair and Clinton to civil servants in the shadows, archive papers reveal scale of peace push. 'Buying the bank seemed daring': how one couple transformed a rural bank branch into a home and business. Megan Nolan: A conversation with a man in his late 30s made clear the realities of this new era in my dating life. A former EU trade commissioner, as UK ambassador to the US is a deft move by British prime minister Keir Starmer and a statement of intent. Ireland has shown its intent towards the United States for many decades now and our networks and contacts across the US system need to be worked to the maximum effect. It is also imperative we move early and with purpose to create new ties with the thousands of decision makers that will be appointed in the coming weeks by Mr Trump
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