Trading ties fray under Windsor Framework

One in three UK firms report major disruptions from the Windsor Framework, with Northern Ireland’s longstanding trading links to Great Britain increasingly under threat. Many GB suppliers now view Northern Ireland as commercially unviable, triggering supply delays, stock shortfalls, and lost sales. Despite promises of dual market access, 88% of businesses say the benefits remain poorly explained and largely theoretical, limiting competitiveness and planning confidence. With 75% of GB firms admitting low understanding of the framework, Northern Ireland risks losing economic resilience as suppliers withdraw. Business leaders call for clearer guidance, better support, and active promotion of cross-border access to keep trade flowing.

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