Farmers must not be sacrificed in pursuit of tariff-free trade with US, says NFU

Gov told agriculture 'can should no more pain' as President Trump drags his heels on beef exports

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It is feared agriculture will be sacrificed to offset President Donald Trump's tariffs
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It is feared agriculture will be sacrificed to offset President Donald Trump's tariffs

The UK farming sector has made it clear to Government it can shoulder no more pain on behalf of other sectors of the economy, as trade talks with the USA continue. Delivering a united message, UK farmers...

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