Trump confirms Wilbur Ross for key post

Former Bank of Ireland investor described as "supporter of Irish growth story"

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he intends to nominateWilbur Ross as Commerce Secretary.

He also said he would nominate a former Goldman Sachs partner, Steven Mnuchin, as Treasury Secretary.

“Wilbur Ross is a champion of American manufacturing and knows how to help companies succeed. Most importantly, he is one of the greatest negotiators I have ever met." Trump said in a statement.

Ross has been described by his Irish business partners ...