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Laura Graham-Brown highlighted the urgent need for a reset of the Irish Sea border regulations, stating that the new rules concerning parcels have exacerbated the already challenging situation for businesses. With an upcoming UK-EU summit, there is hope for a potential agreement that could significantly mitigate the impact of the Irish Sea border, offering a fresh start to the post-Brexit relationship between the two entities.
The prospect of an agreement on trade issues, including the trade of food and agricultural products, is on the horizon following Monday’s summit. A potential agri-food deal later this year could potentially alleviate the need for extensive checks and controls on goods transported from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, potentially eliminating the need for ‘Not for EU’ labeling and physical checks on products.
Businesses like Arcadia Deli in Belfast have been vocal about the challenges they face due to the sea border implementation, with concerns raised about the supply chain disruption and the urgent need for clarity to facilitate smoother operations. The NI Chamber of Commerce echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the importance of reducing bureaucracy to support all operators in the agrifood supply chain.
The dwindling unionist support for Northern Ireland’s current Brexit deal, the Windsor Framework, as indicated by a poll from Queen’s University Belfast, underscores the need for a closer UK-EU relationship to address the barriers hindering the movement of goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The potential agri-food agreement could be a significant step towards alleviating these obstacles and enhancing trade relations between the UK and the EU
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