Trump presidency will be difficult, but should not be catastrophised, says former ambassador

Donald Trump has promised broad tariffs and changes to tax policy to incentivise companies to return manufacturing to the US.  Picture: Julia Nikhinson/AP

A second Donald Trump presidency will be "unpredictable" and "difficult", but should not be catastrophised, Ireland's former ambassador to the United States has said.

Mr Trump was swept to office in November, reclaiming the presidency lost to Joe Biden in 2020.