UK farmers have 'nothing more to give' as they fear govt will compromise welfare in US-UK trade deal
Sky NewsMonday, July 7, 2025 at 2:40:00 PM
British farmers are sounding the alarm, saying they’re stretched to their limits and worried the UK government might sacrifice animal welfare and farming standards to secure a trade deal with the US. They fear concessions like allowing hormone-treated beef or chlorine-washed chicken into the UK market just to lower tariffs—something they argue would undercut local producers and erode consumer trust.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about trade jargon—it’s about the future of British farming. If the UK caves to US demands, it could mean cheaper imports flooding the market, hurting farmers already struggling with rising costs. Plus, it raises bigger questions: Will post-Brexit trade deals prioritize local businesses or global politics? And what happens to food standards consumers have come to expect? It’s a high-stakes tug-of-war between economic gains and ethical farming.
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