Summary

Donald Trump warned the UK must accept chlorinated US chicken imports if it wants relief from new 10% tariffs on British exports.

The U.K. has long reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining high food standards, with polling showing 80% of Britons oppose a ch imports.

Critics argue chlorinated chicken stems from poorer production hygiene, with studies showing high bacteria rates in US chicken.

Farming advocates warn a US trade deal with lower standards would be “devastating for British farming.”

  • TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee
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    20 hours ago

    Perhaps after people start starving? Although the British are know for stoic acceptance of suffering…hmmm…maybe.

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      19 hours ago

      Can’t wait for my 1€ coins with Big Ben on it, and 2€ coins with beans on toast !