Ireland's Coveney: Britain Must Make Choices on Trade

The video discusses the complexities of trade negotiations between the UK and the EU, focusing on the potential for a comprehensive trade partnership that avoids border checks. It highlights the challenges of balancing bilateral trade agreements with barrier-free access to the EU market. The Irish perspective emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong trade relations with the UK due to significant economic ties.

What is the primary goal of the upcoming trade negotiations between the UK and the EU?

• To establish strict border checks

• To negotiate a comprehensive trade partnership

• To limit trade between the UK and EU

• To increase tariffs on goods

What challenge does Britain face in its trade negotiations with the EU?

• Reducing trade with non-EU countries

• Balancing bilateral agreements with barrier-free EU access

• Increasing tariffs on EU goods

• Establishing new border checks

Why is Ireland interested in supporting a comprehensive trade partnership between the UK and the EU?

• To limit trade with the UK

• To increase tariffs on UK goods

• To establish new border checks

• To benefit the Irish economy

How much is the trade relationship between Ireland and the UK worth annually?

• €75 billion

• €85 billion

• €65 billion

• €50 billion

How many Irish companies trade with Britain every week?

• 30,000

• 20,000

• 40,000

• 50,000