Taoiseach Micheál Martin meets US President Donald Trump later today at the White House.

Trade, tariffs, Ukraine and Gaza are all expected to be discussed by the two leaders.

Micheál Martin was giving little away in Austin over the past few days when repeatedly asked what his game plan is for dealing with President Trump and Vice President JD Vance today.

His day today starts with breakfast at the Vice President’s residence, with the VP describing himself as a Scots Irish hillbilly at heart.

Once the Taoiseach is through that, it’s on to the White House where Micheál Martin and President Trump will address the media from the Oval Office - with the Taoiseach hoping he’ll be treated more like Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer than Volodymyr Zelensky.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin speaking to the media in Austin, Texas, as his week long visit to the US continues. 11/03/2025 Image: Alamy

In the private meeting that follows, the Taoiseach will be stressing the importance of Irish investment into the US and the economic partnership above all.

However, Ukraine and Gaza could both be discussed, with the US position on Palestine potentially the most problematic for the Taoiseach.

After lunch on Capitol Hill, it’s back to the White House for the famous Shamrock Ceremony.

The Taoiseach’s team are confident it will be a positive meeting - but when dealing with Vice President Vance and President Trump nothing can be taken for granted.

Split image: Micheal Martin (L) and the White House lit up in green (R)