An exit from the EU without a deal would immediately revert U.K. meat producers to WTO rules, according to the National Farmers' Union, reports The Seattle Times. The result would be tariffs of 46 percent on British lamb and up to 84 percent on beef. Meat shipments would likely face delays at European border crossings because truck drivers would be forced to show paperwork proving their cargoes meet EU standards.
Meanwhile, German candy retailers are worried that exporting to the U.K. will slow after Brexit, with new, unclear customs regulations potentially causing supply shortages and price increases, reports The Kansas City Star. Germany delivers $919 million worth of candy to Britain each year and up to 3,000 jobs in Germany are linked to these exports, making Britain the second biggest importing country of German sweets after France. Full Story, Full Story
Related: US Food Producers Want Fewer Regulations After Brexit; British Retailers Predict Food Insecurity With No-Deal Brexit.
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