As the UK seeks to alter Brexit terms, the EU threatens legal action

• Proposed bill seeks to remove customs checks on some goods entering Northern Ireland from the rest of the U.K.
• That will override parts of the trade treaty signed with the E.U. less than two years ago.
• Britain’s government maintains its move is justified under international law.

Parts of the trade accord that Prime Minister Boris Johnson signed with the European Union less than two years ago; will be overridden by the proposed bill. Despite criticism from certain UK legislators and European Union officials who say the proposal violates international law; the British government introduced new legislation on Monday that would unilaterally change post-Brexit trade regulations; for Northern Ireland. Some products entering Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK; would be exempt from customs checks under the proposed bill. Parts of the trade accord agreed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson; with the EU less than two years ago will be overridden.

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Because of the “really unusual situation,” the British government claims its action is legal under international law; and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss blames the European Union; for preventing a negotiated settlement. The European Commission has stated that it may pursue legal action; against the United Kingdom.

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