The second blow
Another wave of EU produce coming into the UK is subject to new customs checks from Tuesday, as planned by the Brexit trade agreements. Fears that it will drive inflation are everywhere, but are no better understood than in Northern Ireland. Since its departure from the EU, the province has been subject to high prices and shortages, driven by its membership to both the Union's and the UK's single markets.
To ease the pressure, Brussels and London agreed on the implementation of a green lane last year, which exempts trusted traders from moving across borders without the newly required administrative burden. Since it came into force in October however, it is unclear whether it has had real benefits on households and small businesses.