Farmers could be left 'high and dry' by tariffs response

Manx farmer warns of potential impact of Donald Trump's announcements

A farmer from the north of the Island is warning US tariffs could have a negative impact on the agriculture sector here.

Robert Morrey of Ballacorey in Andreas fears UK politicians could relax rules on American exports in a bid to reduce the 10 percent tariff levied on British goods from this week.

The levy is part of global tariffs announced by American president Donald Trump earlier this week.

Mr Morrey believes farmers could be left 'high and dry' by the UK's response: