New Swiss trade deal will remove lamb tariffs for first time, while boosting beef, dairy and wine

NFU and BMPA welcome agreement after industry input into agreement

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
It is hoped dairy exporters will get an uplift from the new Swiss trade deal
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It is hoped dairy exporters will get an uplift from the new Swiss trade deal

The UK Government has signed a deal with Switzerland which will see tariffs removed from British lamb exports for the first time. Defra said the agreement will give UK agri-food and drink exports a...

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