Burnham’s budget blasts British baked beans
Food firms say tariff suspensions will undermine British production.
LONDON — Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expressed a fondness for beans, often mentioning them alongside soup and Twiglets when asked about emergency provisions. In response to the UK government's decision to suspend tariffs on over 100 products, including imported chocolate, marmalade and baked beans, bean makers are expressing disappointment.
Chancellor John Healey's budget aims to ease the cost of living, but critics argue it will harm British food and drink manufacturers. Karen Betts, CEO of the Food and Drink Federation, stated the move "will undermine British factories and their workers." Princes Group, which produces Branston Baked Beans, believes the tariff suspension will not significantly impact prices since there are no tariffs on imported haricot beans or EU imports.
British businesses, however, are grappling with higher energy costs and complex regulations, and experts argue measures to address these issues would benefit consumers more than the tariff suspension.
Written by urgent.news from Politico EU's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
