The fresh tariffs were announced in separate letters posted on Truth Social on Saturday.

The US president unveils 'aggressive' tariff plan "to strengthen the international economic position of the United States and protect American workers"

Micheál Martin said the EU had to be united in any response.

Mr Trump said he would sign an executive order imposing the new tariffs on his first day of administration.

Raul Rodriguez Ramirez (36) used the money to invest in a restaurant business instead of using it to directly book courses for the students

Micheal Martin has already said he will also raise the issue of the global drugs trade during the trip.

Micheal Martin also said he would use the trip to focus on the role that Ireland has been playing in assisting the peace process in Colombia.