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<p>The Government has a range of tools at its disposal to protect UK farmers from
unfair competition, including tariff rate quotas, and recognises the need to reassure
farmers and rural stakeholders that the UK market access proposal will not threaten
sensitive sectors.</p><p> </p><p>Tariff liberalisation for sensitive goods such as
beef and lamb can be staged, providing UK farmers sufficient time to adapt. The deal
will also include bilateral safeguards to defend the industry against import surges.</p><p>
</p><p>The UK produces high quality, premium produce that is globally sought after
– all the UK’s new Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), including the UK-Australia FTA, will create new
export opportunities for British farming.</p>
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