US-UK trade deal: British farmers 'shafted' by Trump's trade deal

Politicians have argued the US-UK trade deal has provided more uncertainty for British farmers

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"Whilst we have a reciprocal arrangement on beef, we need absolute assurance that our market will not be flooded with meat that's far cheaper to produce with lower standards to meet."
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"Whilst we have a reciprocal arrangement on beef, we need absolute assurance that our market will not be flooded with meat that's far cheaper to produce with lower standards to meet."

A UK trade deal with US President Donald Trump has created more 'uncertainty' for British farmers on a host of issues including food labelling and imports of US beef. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer...

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