The UK’s tariff system proposal is illegal, agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan said last week.

The no-deal customs regime outlined by UK officials is admittedly “transitional” and only meant to last for 12 months only – but is clearly disruptive. What's paramount, however, is that the UK’s tariff system proposal is illegal, according to agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan.

As it now stands, the plan would introduce tariffs in 18% of EU products, down from the 100% duty-free regime that exis...