Brexit’s long-term impact on Ireland will be modest

Ireland’s economy faces many short-term disruptions from Brexit, but the longer-term effects should be more subtle

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Northern Irish issue threatens EU-UK trade relations

Persistent EU-UK conflict over the Northern Ireland protocol risks damaging the broader EU-UK trade relationship

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The government plans to keep an eye on a wide range of services, particularly food, for signs of excessive inflation

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Import curbs aimed at protecting reserves risk fuelling inflation and damaging manufacturing

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Austria has confirmed that it will not ratify the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, citing environmental concerns

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GDP saw its sharpest fall for 30 years in 2020, with a 4.1% contraction

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The United Kingdom’s ability to pursue a liberal trade strategy could be checked by domestic pressures

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GDP last year showed the sharpest fall since 1983 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Governments around the world are increasingly recognising the medicinal potential of cannabis

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Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Brazil fell to only USD34.2bn last year

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