Scottish Salmon fears UK government 'blind' to consequences of potential trade war on exports

Industry executives fear political theatre is taking priority over salmon exporters' interests as dispute over Northern Ireland border checks heats up.

Salmon Scotland CEO Tavish Scott fears the impact on export driven businesses, including salmon firms should the EU impose tariffs in response to the UK government breaching the terms of the Northern Ireland protocol agreed alongside a post-Brexit trade deal. — Salmon Scotland CEO Tavish Scott fears the impact on export driven businesses, including salmon firms should the EU impose tariffs in response to the UK government breaching the terms of the Northern Ireland protocol agreed alongside a post-Brexit trade deal.Photo: SSPO

John Evans

Published 18 May 2022, 07:30Updated 18 May 2022, 13:15

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