DCANZ lobbies for zero agriculture tariffs in FTA with UK

DCANZ lobbies for zero agriculture tariffs in FTA with UK
In 2019, the UK imported over half a million tonnes of cheese.
Rebecca Howard
The Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) wants a trade deal with the United Kingdom which comprehensively removes agricultural tariffs.“The dichotomy between the UK’s political rhetoric and its reported offers for agriculture is deeply disappointing,” said DCANZ executive director Kimberly Crewther.She made the comments shortly after NZ and the UK agreed to rapidly lift the tempo of trade talks with an aim to have a free trade agreement (FTA) in the coming months.DCANZ rejects any suggestion that dairy is a sensi...

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