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Government's decision to maintain tariff-free access for raw cane sugar 'unjustified'

Since its implementation in 2021, the ATQ has permitted 260,000 tonnes of raw cane sugar each year to enter the UK tariff free, regardless of origin

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
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Government's decision to maintain tariff-free access for raw cane sugar 'unjustified'

The NFU said it was disappointed with the Government's decision last week ( October 11) to maintain the autonomous tariff quota (ATQ) for raw cane sugar in 2025, with its sugar board chair, Michael Sly,...

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