Trade Commission independence questioned as reliance on DIT press office revealed

The independence of the new Trade and Agriculture Commission has been questioned as Farmers Guardian revealed its press operation will be carried out by officials at the Department for International Trade (DIT).

Abi Kay
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Trade Commission independence questioned as reliance on DIT press office revealed

The independence of the new Trade and Agriculture Commission has been questioned as Farmers Guardian revealed its press operation will be carried out by officials at the Department for International Trade...

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