UK Says Substantial Differences Remain With EU Over Northern Ireland Trade

UK Says Substantial Differences Remain With EU Over Northern Ireland Trade
A "Welcome to Northern Ireland" sign is seen at the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in Jonesborough, Northern Ireland, on Oct. 13, 2021. Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters
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LONDON—The United Kingdom said on Saturday that talks with the European Union over post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland had been constructive, but substantial differences remained.

Goods moving between Britain and Northern Ireland currently face customs checks, as part of a deal reached before Brexit to avoid more contentious border checks between Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom, and EU member Ireland.