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Vivergo Fuels at risk of closure due to trade deal
The U.K.-U.S. trade agreement threatens jobs at Vivergo Fuels, risking economic fallout.
The trade agreement puts a key industry at risk of closure and job losses.
Trump’s trade deal threatens jobs in British ethanol sector
Vivergo Fuels' plant faces closure because of the U.K.-U.S. trade deal allowing 1.4 billion liters of tariff-free American ethanol into the U.K. market. This could impact 160 employees at Vivergo, one of only two major bioethanol producers in the country, along with thousands in farming and logistics. Workers are expressing disappointment over government support, as concerns mount about their financial future.
Key Takeaways
"The industry was overlooked, it wasn’t understood."
Kirsty Hussey, people director at Vivergo, expresses frustration over lack of government support.
"We are now concerned about our ability to feed our families."
Kirsty Hussey shares the fears of Vivergo workers regarding their financial futures.
"Our plant closure could mean thousands lose their livelihoods."
Ben Hackett, managing director at Vivergo, highlights the broader impact of potential plant closure.
The U.K.-U.S. trade deal is stirring discontent in Labour's traditional strongholds, revealing a disconnect between government policy and local industries. As voters turn away from the Labour party, the rising support for alternative political voices like Reform UK in areas such as Hull highlights the urgent need for government intervention. If industries like bioethanol are overlooked, the repercussions could extend far beyond economics, challenging long-standing political loyalties.
Highlights
- Vivergo workers fear for their livelihoods amid trade deals.
- Political support shifts as local industries face shutdown.
- Ethanol trade deal puts 160 jobs at risk.
- Disappointment runs deep among Vivergo employees.
Job losses linked to trade deal raise concerns
The closure of Vivergo Fuels' plant highlights significant risks for workers and local economies affected by the trade agreement, which prioritizes American ethanol imports over U.K. industries.
The future of the U.K.'s bioethanol industry hangs in the balance as political tides shift.
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