UK-EU food trade to be slashed by almost a quarter with a free trade agreement

Food trade between the UK and EU will be slashed by almost a quarter in both directions even if a free trade agreement (FTA) is reached before the end of this year, new research has found.

Abi Kay
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UK-EU food trade to be slashed by almost a quarter with a free trade agreement

Food trade between the UK and EU will be slashed by almost a quarter in both directions even if a free trade agreement (FTA) is reached before the end of this year, new research has found. A London...

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