Irish PM Micheal Martin is set to give US President Donald Trump a bowl of shamrocks as he visits the US for a series of engagements with the controversial leader, after the Fianna Fail leader met Vic

The traditional event, tied to St. Patrick’s Day, is seen as important to reinforce the longstanding diplomatic relationship between the two countries.

President Donald Trump accused Ireland of taking U.S companies via taxation before exchanging shamrock bowls with Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin at the White House on Wednesday.

President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) welcomed Irish leader Micheál Martin for the “Friends of Ireland” luncheon Wednesday afternoon at the Capitol. The visit comes as Trump faces uncertainty over his economic agenda following a dip in the stock markets and fears over a trade war sparked by his tariff threats.