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submitted 4 months ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world

The government has revealed how much companies will have to pay to import foods from the EU due to Brexit.

Small imports of products such as fish, salami, sausage, cheese and yoghurt will be subject to fees of up to £145 from 30 April, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

The Cold Chain Federation said the new charges would hit food prices.

The government said the fees would pay for "world-class border facilities".

The fee, known as the "common user charge", will apply to animal products, plants and plant products entering the UK from the EU through the Port of Dover and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone.

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[-] Noedel@lemmy.world 18 points 4 months ago

Except nearly half of the people impacted didn't vote leave...

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 18 points 4 months ago

That's the risk of living in a democracy, I suppose. The majority wins and everyone has to deal with the consequences.

[-] Wiz@midwest.social 20 points 4 months ago

Everyone suffers if you let stupidity and apathy win.

[-] Burn_The_Right@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago

This comment would be insulting if conservatives could read.

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