Relations between the EU and U.K. remain fraught, particularly with regards to the implementation of the customs border between Northern Ireland and Ireland. The Johnson administration has noted that “discussions have been constructive but there are still significant differences that need to be resolved”. The EU Parliament’s ratification, or otherwise, of the EU-U.K. Trade and Cooperation Agreement, due during April, is a critical waymarker for future relations. In the meantime, U.K. trade with the EU has continued to decline with a 12.3% year over year slide in U.K....