The Tanaiste of Ireland, Simon Harris, has contradicted claims made by the US State Department that a trade imbalance between the US and Ireland was discussed in a call with the US Secretary of State. Harris stated that the trade imbalance was not specifically referenced during the call, and it was actually him who brought up the topic of trade. He emphasized the importance of the transatlantic trade relationship between the US and Ireland. The US Department of State has not yet commented on the matter.