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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Archie Mitchell

Starmer warned a UK-US trade deal would ‘destroy Britain’s family farms and food standards’

Sir Keir Starmer has been warned a comprehensive trade deal with the US under Donald Trump would “destroy our family farms and healthy food standards”.

The prime minister has been urged to rule out any agreement with the Americans that includes food and farming, with farmers warning their industry is already facing huge challenges after Labour’s “tractor tax” which they say will do “irreparable damage to farming businesses”.

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