'Everyone knows this is a disastrous policy' - Farmers react to Donald Trump's striking words on IHT

Farmers have praised President Donald Trump for speaking out against taxing inherited generational family farms

Chris Brayford
clock • 5 min read
"It is time for ministers to take a deep breath and accept they have got it wrong [on IHT]. Every day they [Government minister] carry on pretending their reforms will work is another day the economy is being harmed."
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"It is time for ministers to take a deep breath and accept they have got it wrong [on IHT]. Every day they [Government minister] carry on pretending their reforms will work is another day the economy is being harmed."

US President Donald Trump has been praised for showing an appreciation and understanding of farming, the countryside and rural life as he condemned taxation on inherited agricultural assets and property....

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