Why are UK farmers so worried about the trade deal with Australia?

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Boris Johnson hails ‘fantastic opportunities’ for British businesses – but farmers fear the worst

They fear Australian producers could now start a price war and kill off British producers. While this might be good for consumers, it would be bad for the UK farming industry and all the people it employs.

 

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Free trade deals always have winners and losers. So a blanket claim that they are always desirable is too sweeping, despite what economists say. Depends who wins and who loses and how you measure the costs and benefits.

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