But where lies a small, peripheral country like Ireland, given the “rupture” in the world order that Carney referred to? Nostalgia for the Clinton, Obama and Biden eras and US engagement with the Irish peace process provides no contemporary comfort. Trump’s relentless denigration of the EU is not something that can be sidestepped by Irish political leaders. The original American struggles against empire inspired the Irish to adopt a similar course. Our ties have been built on centuries of shared historical experience, immigration and trade.

Source: The Irish Times January 24, 2026 08:44 UTC