"The interconnectedness of global affairs has been laid bare by the UK’s row with Brussels over goods moving through Northern Ireland, as it may now have a bearing on London’s ability to agree a trade deal with Washington.

The media has picked up on the irony of the EU’s policy banning the import of meat products, which means that the mainland UK cannot sell sausages in Northern Ireland.

Boris Johnson has adopted his usual style of negotiation with Brussels by simply ignoring the issue, commenting that there is a deal to be done.

Brussels’ Trade Minister, who was in London yesterday, used strong language about the deal that has already been done, and called upon the UK to honour its commitments.

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