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.”

  • El_Scapacabra@lemm.ee
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    10 hours ago

    Companies pay loads of money to politicians to have them change the health and safety laws so they can make even more money. It’s a time-honored American tradition.

    • MisterD@lemmy.ca
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      5 hours ago

      This one time, some dude bought his own president for just over $250 million