Trump presidency could start a trade war - and force EU members to take bigger role in defence

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at a recent campaign event in Roanoke, Virginia. Photo: Sara D Davis/Getty

John Bruton

I am in the United States this week, and finding out how people here feel about the presidential election.

Although the candidates have been selected through a primary process, in which the voters themselves have had the final word, they now find themselves deeply dissatisfied with the choice they have given themselves.