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Why are savings so small?

The government says scrapping tariffs on 100+ items, including marmalade and gherkins, will save households up to £21 a year. This modest figure reflects that many everyday goods already have low or zero import duties. The impact on individual shopping baskets will be minimal, as the cost of these tariffs is spread across many products.

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