UK supermarkets and supply chain experts warned of potential shortages of some products if the French restrictions aren't eased soon. "We hope UK and French [governments] can come to a solution that prioritizes immediate passage of produce and food." The industry that operates frozen and chilled storage facilities and temperature-controlled vehicles said there was no reason for shoppers to panic, given the UK food supply chain was well stocked for the peak holiday period. But "urgent agreements" were needed between the United Kingdom and EU governments if problems were to be avoided in the new year. Toyota also said it has decided to shut its manufacturing plants in France and the United Kingdom earlier than planned for the winter break.

Source: CNN December 21, 2020 15:27 UTC