Tariff removal on ‘everyday’ food items won’t curb inflation: NFU

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The farming union and the FDF said the move would undermine already struggling UK food producers

The NFU has cast doubt that the Chancellor’s move to scrap import tariffs on over 100 everyday food and drink items will tackle inflation and slammed the government’s instinct “to look overseas” in times of crisis.

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