"Taoiseach Micheál Martin will not alter plans to visit the White House for a meeting with Donald Trump in March, despite the growing hostilities of the US president towards Europe. As Mr Trump refused to rule out using military force to take control of Greenland - an autonomous territory of Denmark - some EU leaders sought to dial down tensions and prevent the clashes from turning into a new trade war."
"Labour leader Ivana Bacik says Taoiseach should not attend St Patrick's Day meeting"
Ivana Bacik says the Taoiseach should not attend the St Patrick's Day meeting. Taoiseach Micheál Martin will not alter plans to visit the White House for a meeting with Donald Trump in March despite growing hostilities from the US president towards Europe. Mr Trump refused to rule out using military force to take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. Some EU leaders sought to dial down tensions and prevent the clashes from turning into a new trade war. The disagreement has prompted debate within Irish politics over attendance and diplomatic engagement.
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