The White House is seen the morning after U.S. President Joe Biden returned from a trip to Brussels and Poland to meet with NATO leaders in Washington, U.S., March 27, 2022. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) – The United States encouraged continued dialogue between Britain and the European Union to resolve a standoff over post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland, a White House spokesperson said on Wednesday.

“We recognize that there have been challenges over the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol and that talks continue between the UK and EU to resolve these issues,” the spokesperson said.

“The best path forward is a pragmatic one that requires courage, cooperation, and leadership. We urge the parties to continue engaging in dialogue to resolve differences and bring negotiations to a successful conclusion,” the spokesperson said.

Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt; Writing by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Mark Porter

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