'US is counting on fragmentation within the EU', Taoiseach says in Brussels meeting

Taoiseach Micheál Martin's meeting with the European Commission president was the first time the Taoiseach had a formal meeting with Ms von der Leyen since being re-elected. File Picture: PA

Europe must stay united as the US is "counting on" a divided EU in its trade war against the continent, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said while in Brussels meeting with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.

It was the first time the Taoiseach had a formal meeting with Ms von der Leyen since being re-elected.