British exports of English cheddar and Scotch whiskey to the EU plummet in the first quarter

British food and drink exports to the European Union (EU) fell by 47 percent in the first quarter after Brexit was completed compared to the same period last year. This is shown on Friday from figures from the British trade organization Food and Drink Federation (FDF), which, among others, The Guardian writes about. In particular, English cheddar cheese and Scotch whiskeys crossed the border much less often. The trade association cites three causes of the loss of exports: new trade barriers due to the departure of the British from the EU, the corona crisis and the hoarding of companies before the new trade situation. The United Kingdom withdrew from the European customs union on 1 January, with the result that, for example, customs papers are again required to be able to trade. As a result, trade between the two blocks is less smooth. The 47 percent drop in exports amounts to a loss of 2 billion pounds (2.33 billion euros). "The loss is a disaster for our industry," Dominic ...