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Protecting British farmers at the cost of a UK-Australia free trade deal would sacrifice the economic benefits of leaving the EU

Last modified on Thu 20 May 2021 16.45 EDT The prospect of a tariff-free trade deal with Australia has alarmed British farmers and some MPs, including Conservatives. A lot is at stake in what would be the first post-Brexit major trade deal. Here we look at the key issues. What is a free trade deal? A policy of free trade means goods and services travel across borders unhindered and at the price set by the producer without state support. However, most economists would agree that a free trade policy – one that prevents the government from discriminating against imports by imposing tariffs and...

British farming must change after the inefficiency of EU membership Instead of setting our face against new trade deals, farmers need to focus on how we can compete 19 May 2021 • 7:00pm The Government is said to be determined to push ahead with a free trade deal with Australia, one of many being signed by the International Trade Secretary Liz Truss. The promise is of cheaper food, closer economic ties with one of our historic allies, and yet more free trade deals to come. It may surprise you to know that I am not one of those farmers who is against freer trade. But let’s be clear: there w...

LORD FROST: Just two weeks ago, the European Parliament finally ratified our agreement with the EU. This agreement gives us full control over our own laws, courts, borders and money.