Home UK & Ireland Grocery News Manufacturers

UK-EU Trade Deal Could Collapse Over NI Row, Says Coveney

The UK’s trade deal with the EU could collapse in a row over Northern Ireland, says a senior Irish minister.

The UK is thought to be preparing to suspend parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney hinted the EU could terminate the Trade and Cooperation Agreement in response.

Read the full article on the BBC website

NAM Implications:
  • Whatever the final solution…
    • Prices will rise in NI to cover the additional costs of ensuring availability
    • Some suppliers will refuse to supply
    • Local suppliers will attempt to fill the gaps
    • And life will go on (as always in business…)