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.”

  • RattlerSix@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    Look guys, we know y’all eat beans on toast and spotted dick, be a good sport and take some of this chemically tainted chicken off our hands

    • Darkmoon_UK@lemm.ee
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      8 hours ago

      Hey now, beans on toast is a kingly feast! Grate some cheese on top… Pure comfort 😁