Congressman says hard border could put US-UK trade deal at risk

"I think it's important for us as Irish-Americans to make it clear, that ...if the British want to consider any type of trade agreement with the United States, it's important that that soft border be maintained."

A US Congressman has stated that a hard border in Ireland could have a negative impact on a post-Brexit US-UK trade deal.

Tánaiste Simon Coveney is in the US as part of Ireland's campaign for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council. He met with members of Congress in Washington last night, with Brexit a key topic of discussion.