U.K. Rejects EU Proposals on Northern Ireland Border as Prospect of Trade War Increases

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

As the holidays approach, one Christmas staple might be in short supply in Northern Ireland because of a dispute that could result in the suspension of an important trade clause.

Christmas crackers, noisemakers popular throughout the United Kingdom during the holiday season, might not arrive in Northern Ireland, the Associated Press reported. Northern Ireland is part of the U.K, with its land border shared with European Union (EU) member Ireland.

According to British officials, the potential delay is attributed to a customs border established by Brexit giving Northern Ireland a unique trade status that grants open borders, but the new customs border is causing problems.

The EU failed to renegotiate trade rules for Northern Ireland with Britain. The attempt comes after EU rules on chilled meats resulted in a shortage of sausage in the region. Britain believes that the crackers could be next if talks eventually do not work out.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/uk-rejects-eu-proposals-on-northern-ireland-border-as-prospect-of-trade-war-increases/ar-AAQmNe4

[Ghost Dog]

1. Oh dear. I see no "failure" on the EU's side.

It is the frivolously incompetent, except in the field of its outrageous corruption, Tory government that is failing to implement vital parts of the Withdrawal and Trade treaties it agreed with the EU only last year.