UK govt working to support affected sectors after Brexit tariffs

British trade minister Liam Fox said on Wednesday there were a number of ways in which the government could try to mitigate the impact of low tariffs post-Brexit on vulnerable sectors. Media have reported the government is planning to slash tariffs on most goods if Britain leaves the European Union without a deal, a decision which would leave some British factories and farms struggling to compete with imports.

Asked by a committee of lawmakers whether the government would be able to support affected sectors, Fox said: "There are well-known debates in the country about which sectors might be vulnerable to sudden competition from outside," citing agriculture as one area of concern. "There are a number of ways in which the government would be able to mitigate any changes."