The second edition of the BRC Trade Policy Podcast is is now out!

In this edition, we look at the latest developments in UK/EU trade negotiations and the implementation of the protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, both of which have come centre stage once again.

Join William Bain, Policy Advisor, Europe and International from the British Retail Consortium and Aodhán Connolly, Northern Ireland Retail Consortium Director for a detailed look at the latest developments in international trade negotiations

You can listen to the podcast here:

https://audioboom.com/posts/7591338-trade-policy-podcast-uk-eu-sticking-points-and-developments-in-ireland-northern-ireland


From the speakers:

William Bain Policy Advisor – Europe and International

“Were not in crisis point yet, with a lot of good will and hard work and compromise a deal can be reached by October”

Aodhán Connolly - NIRC Director

“The eyes of the world are on what’s happening with these negotiations, not just the UK Government”


TRADE COMMUNITY

Through the Trade Policy Community, we help shape the UK Government’s strategy, work to make the new GB-NI goods arrangements function from January 2021, help you understand and prepare for the implications of the negotiations, and protect the interests of consumers. find out more about our trade community http://brc.org.uk/communities/trade/?


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