Deputy President of the Country Land and Business Association Mark Tufnell explained to Express.co.uk that while his members are concerned over the details of a zero-tariff trade deal with Australia there could be some benefits to the arrangements. Mr Tufnell explained British sparkling wine is one of the best in the world and is growing rapidly with exports to foreign countries doubling in 2020. He explained while CLA members are worried about competing with lower quality imports from Australia, the flipside is the trade deal could open up British goods to potentially flourish in markets down under.
Speaking to Express.co.uk, Mr Tufnell admitted it was not all doom and gloom with the Australian trade deal and said British wine could do well under it.
He explained: “[The deal] will help in the export of our high-quality products when they’re properly labelled, they’re properly marketed.
“Welsh lamb is a high-quality product and will be welcomed in these markets.
“Similarly Welsh beef, but if you move away from meat and you think about other commodities, we have a burgeoning wine…
