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UK–US Trade Deal Finalized, Preserves Food Standards While Boosting British Beef Exports

The agreement reduces tariffs on US goods and secures a 13,000-tonne quota for UK beef exports, with bans on chlorinated chicken and hormone-treated beef reaffirmed.

The United States has different standards for animal welfare and food to the UK
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Overview

  • The UK and US have signed a trade deal lowering tariffs on US agricultural and industrial products, including beef and ethanol, while supporting UK exports of cars and steel.
  • The deal grants British farmers a 13,000-tonne tariff-free quota for beef exports to the US, marking a significant opportunity for the UK beef industry.
  • The UK government has reiterated that imports of chlorinated chicken and hormone-treated beef remain illegal, maintaining regulatory red lines on food safety and animal welfare.
  • Farming groups and campaigners continue to call for strong border controls to ensure compliance with food standards and prevent illegal imports.
  • Public opinion remains firmly opposed to chlorinated chicken and hormone-treated beef, with 80% of Britons rejecting these products in previous surveys.