President Trump elected. No mention of Ireland in the Inauguration speech. Do we need to worry? I think yes but then here is a view from an esteemed Economist in Ireland.

Dan O’Brien

@danobrien20

19.00 20th January 2025

Last point. Ireland runs a massive trade surplus with the US, something which Trump has long believed amounts to America being ripped off. Switching some gas imports from Britain to the US would narrow that surplus, another ‘concession’ to Trump with little/no cost for Ireland.

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Dan O’Brien

@danobrien20

19.00 20th January 2025

Further to enhancing energy security, importing American liquified natural gas directly would end total dependence on a single pipeline from Britain and concretely enhance Ireland-US relations by giving Trump a win at White House Patrick’s day event (if it goes ahead). Win-win. x.com/danobrien20/st…