BBCNEWS World Business Report July 7, 2024
could the uk be heading for a trade war with the european union? that's certainly the fear of some in the business world, as tensions grow over the post—brexit deal on northern ireland. uk foreign secretary liz truss is holding talks with the vice—president of the european commission in the next few hours, as her government threatens to tear up large parts of the agreement. that could trigger legal action or trade sanctions from the eu as our deputy political editor vicki young reports. for some businesses in northern ireland, trading opportunities have grown, but the rules can c...