Sanctions could deprive British people of fish and chips
Seafood
United Kingdom
Published Jul 29, 2022
Tridge summary
Shops were already under pressure, but the situation worsened after authorities decided to impose a 35 percent tariff on seafood from Russia. "These extra tariffs will push thousands of stores to the brink," warned Andrew Crook, president of the National Federation of Fish Fries. According to Crook, the price of a kilo of cod has already risen from £8 to £14. About a third of Britain's fish come from Russia.
Original content
Stores may have to replace traditional cod and haddock with hake and other less expensive fish to survive. Bally Singh, who sells fish and chips in west London, told the Daily Express that many customers left quickly after entering the shop and seeing the prices. ...
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