Ireland is the UK’s largest export market in food and drink, and second largest market in clothing, fashion and footwear. Brexit has triggered a major decline in food trade between Ireland and the UK, according to a report from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).. UK sees Northern Ireland trade problematic, trust with EU damaged By William James and Guy Faulconbridge 2/2/2021. By Joe Barnes, … The first consequence was the accession, also in 1973, of Denmark and Ireland to the EEC (Norway voted on it, but decided against). The Northern Ireland Protocol has been a key point of contention throughout the Brexit talks, with Northern Ireland's Unionists, who are pro-British and pro-Brexit, opposed to the EU-UK trade … Cross-border trade in Ireland has increased dramatically since the start of 2021, official data suggests. Euro MPs back the EU-UK trade deal by 660 votes to 5 despite rows over fishing and Northern Ireland. In the following we look at the new regulatory changes for EU-UK trade, including consumer transactions, as well as the governing consumer rights and available redress options for Irish consumers who shop with UK traders in person and online going forward. Trade in services is a complex area so if you are an Irish company providing a service in the UK (including Northern Ireland), or a business in the UK (including Northern Ireland) providing a service in the EU (including Ireland), you must take account of how your particular sector is affected by these changes and act accordingly. It is also worth noting that Directive 2003/87/EC on GHG emission allowance trading still applies in Northern Ireland, notwithstanding the separation of the UK's system from that of the EU under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The UK’s accession to the EEC had two ripple effects for other EFTA members and for Ireland, all of which were highly dependent on access to the UK market. BRUSSELS has claimed only Britain aligning to EU food safety rules will end the row over Brexit trade checks on Northern Ireland. The European Consumer Centre Ireland continues to assist Irish consumers with complaints against UK traders after 1 January 2021. Ursula von der Leyen warns EU could hit UK with tariffs over Northern Ireland row MEPs brand Brexit a 'historic mistake' before voting to ratify the UK-EU trade deal in Brussels The border has dominated Irish thoughts on Brexit. However, the Withdrawal Agreement does not cover trade across interconnectors between GB and the island of Ireland. 5 people dead, including 2 children, in South Carolina mass shooting. Trade in other sectors continues to grow. Amid the political tensions, several English voices have called for Ireland's dependence on UK trade to be used as leverage in negotiations.