IEThe Irish Times
Ireland should give Donald Trump a courteous welcome
The US president’s warnings about China, European defence and border security are now concerns widely shared
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- 21 Aug 2026, 05:00 UTC
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The US president’s warnings about China, European defence and border security are now concerns widely shared
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Ireland should give Donald Trump a courteous welcome
The US president’s warnings about China, European defence and border security are now concerns widely shared
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