Tariff and quota-free UK-EU trade put at risk by policy divergence

Tariffs could become a feature of food trade between the UK and the EU if their policies diverge in key areas over the coming years, peers have warned.

Abi Kay
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Tariff and quota-free UK-EU trade put at risk by policy divergence

Tariffs could become a feature of food trade between the UK and the EU if their policies diverge in key areas over the coming years, peers have warned. The House of Lords EU Environment Sub-Committee...

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