Trump tariffs could undermine Brexit deal in Northern Ireland
by Lisa O'Carroll in Dublin from US news | The Guardian on (#6WC9S)
US president imposes two-tier rate on island of Ireland, raising concerns over impact on 1998 peace pact
Donald Trump's tariff plan could undermine the Brexit deal between the EU and the UK for trading arrangements in Northern Ireland, a highly sensitive agreement designed to maintain the 1998 peace pact.
As part of the president's attempt to spur on a rebirth" of the US, Trump has imposed a two-tier tariff rate on the island of Ireland - with a 20% tax on exports from the republic but a 10% rate on the UK including Northern Ireland.
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