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Trump's tariffs unites farmers and businesses behind 'Buy local, Back Britain' campaign

Uncertainty from Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs and an imminent trade deal has inspired calls for the public to support and buy British produce as much as possible

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Lib Dems Rural Affairs Spokesperson Tim Farron said: "This [Buy Local, Back Britain campaign] needs to include our brilliant farmers who are at risk of once again being clobbered by a trade deal that effectively sells them out, just as the Conservatives did."
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Lib Dems Rural Affairs Spokesperson Tim Farron said: "This [Buy Local, Back Britain campaign] needs to include our brilliant farmers who are at risk of once again being clobbered by a trade deal that effectively sells them out, just as the Conservatives did."

'Uncertainty' A rallying call has been issued to consumers across the UK to back British farming now more than ever following 'uncertainty' in a trade deal with the US and new tariffs on UK exports....

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