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<p>The UK is a nation that trades seafood internationally. The majority of UK fleet
landings are exported, whilst most of the fish we consume is imported.</p><p> </p><p>Through
direct engagement with industry and by working in partnership with Seafish and other
organisations, Defra works closely with seafood businesses to inform our negotiating
positions in Free Trade Agreement negotiations.</p><p> </p><p>Defra will always champion
UK seafood producers. In line with the government’s manifesto commitment to build
markets for British produce at home and abroad, we are committed to increasing domestic
consumption of locally sourced seafood and expanding opportunities for the UK seafood
sector overseas.</p>
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