Taoiseach Assures US Investment Amid Trade Tensions; Trump's Tariff Threats Spark Reactions

Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin affirmed the commitment of US multinationals to Ireland ahead of his White House meeting with President Trump, where US-Ireland trade relations were slated for discussion. Martin emphasized the "two-way street" of investment between the countries, highlighting Irish companies' presence in the US. This comes amid concerns over Trump's protectionist policies. Separately, Trump threatened tariffs on Canadian electricity, steel, and aluminum in response to Ontario's surcharge on US electricity exports. Ontario Premier Doug Ford countered by threatening to cut off electricity supply to the US. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy rescinded Biden-era memos promoting social justice and environmental agendas, refocusing the DOT on infrastructure projects.