Ireland and Germany Disagree Over Brexit Trade Issues

A major split has emerged between Ireland and Germany - over Britain's future in Europe if it leaves the EU.
The two finance ministers are at odds over whether the UK should still be given access to free trade with the other 27 states.
Britain is Ireland's largest trading partner - and wants it to retain access, which Germany insists it must lose.
Any post-Brexit deal would have to be unanimous, and Michael Noonan says Ireland will campaign for the UK to keep its access:
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