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UK-US Trade Deal: Tariff-Free Beef Sparks Controversy

5/11/2025

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A new UK-US trade deal paves the way for 13,000 metric tonnes of tariff-free beef, while the UK government vows to uphold food standards. NFU president Tom Bradshaw backs the agreement, but farmer Liz Webster voices strong concerns, labeling it a "sell-out" and worrying about the potential influx of hormone-treated beef. US officials defend their beef's quality.

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A new UK-US trade deal paves the way for 13,000 metric tonnes of tariff-free beef, while the UK government vows to uphold food standards. NFU president Tom Bradshaw backs the agreement, but farmer Liz Webster voices strong concerns, labeling it a "sell-out" and worrying about the potential influx of hormone-treated beef. US officials defend their beef's quality.