REVEALED: Real cost of joining EU's Customs Union as Britons issued warning that food price would be 'dearer'
'We are in a cost of living crisis, the last thing we should be doing is imposing EU tariffs,' Lord Redwood said
TL;DR
- Research suggests rejoining the EU Customs Union could increase prices for groceries like beans, apples, and sugar due to EU tariffs.
- Current UK tariffs are zero on some items where the EU imposes significant duties.
- Critics argue rejoining the Customs Union would be 'self-harm' and negate benefits of independent trade deals with non-EU countries.
- British agricultural exports to the EU face high costs due to border checks and required certificates.
- The UK government states there are no plans to rejoin the Customs Union and is pursuing a different kind of relationship with the EU.