UK, EU Fail to Close Gaps Over N. Ireland in Brexit Call

Truss, Sefcovic speak in call over Northern Ireland protocol
Rising tensions over Brexit deal risk causing trade dispute

Liz Truss
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By Ellen Milligan

May 12, 2022 at 9:33 AM UTC

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May 12, 2022 at 10:26 AM UTC

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The UK and EU failed to resolve their differences over Northern Ireland’s trading arrangements in crunch talks on Thursday, further risking a diplomatic crisis and potential trade dispute.