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Why high food prices can be good news for shoppers – the Swiss agricultural paradox explained


Why high food prices can be good news for shoppers – the Swiss agricultural paradox explained

Bad news for Swiss farmers is good news for consumers, who pay the highest food prices in Europe. A system of tariffs designed to protect Swiss agriculture effectively prevents imports when a product can be produced domestically. Conversely, tariffs on cheaper goods from abroad can be reduced when there is not enough meat, fruit and […]