Micheál Martin was speaking as he arrived for a European Political Community meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Thursday

The EPC is designed as a forum for political and strategic discussions about Europe’s future.

The Taoiseach acknowledged the risk of a transatlantic trade shock had increased.

Simon Harris will participate in a roundtable discussion on securing and defending democracy at the EPC.

The two leaders are meeting over dinner at the British prime minister's country residence.