"In March, Taoiseach Micheál Martin made his trip to Washington DC to visit US president Donald Trump armed with a bowl of shamrock and the weight of Trump's tariff threats on his shoulders."
"But despite weeks of speculation about how he should approach that meeting, it was the Irish guest who visited the White House on St Patrick's Day who stole the show."
In March, Taoiseach Micheál Martin traveled to Washington DC to meet US President Donald Trump. He brought a bowl of shamrock as a St Patrick's Day gesture. Martin carried concerns about Trump's tariff threats and the potential impact on Ireland. There was weeks-long speculation about the diplomatic approach he should take to the White House meeting. Despite the planning and uncertainty, the Irish guest's appearance on St Patrick's Day drew significant attention and became a memorable element of the visit.
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