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Analysis: British PM Sunak, EU chief announce deal on post-Brexit trade for Northern Ireland

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Britain and the European Union on Monday (February 27) proclaimed a "new chapter" in post-Brexit relations after securing a breakthrough deal to regulate trade in Northern Ireland. France 24's Armen Georgian gives his analysis.

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