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Richard Wheeler

UK urged to stop Northern Ireland being ‘caught in crossfire’ of US-EU trade war

Shadow minister Alex Burghart (Ben Whitley/PA) - (PA Wire)

UK ministers have been urged to prevent Northern Ireland being “caught in the crossfire of a trade war” between the United States and European Union.

Conservative frontbencher Alex Burghart sought details on discussions between the UK and EU on the issue, amid indications from US President Donald Trump that he could impose 25% tariffs on the EU.

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