Trump touts Irish ties, but jokes about country's taxes

WASHINGTON (AP) " President Donald Trump stressed the close ties between Ireland and America at a St. Patrick's Day luncheon Thursday, though he joked that the country was a "tough one to compete with" on taxes.Trump appeared with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar as part of a day of joint events marking the holiday, including a one-on-one visit at the White House. Both leaders spoke at a luncheon at the U.S. Capitol with Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan.After noting a number [...]


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