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Britain and France are embroiled in a bitter standoff over post-Brexit fishing rights.
Paris has lodged an official protest after the UK moved to ban 'bottom trawling' from parts of its territorial waters.
That means fishing vessels cannot drag heavy nets along the sea bed, in response to fears that vulnerable habitats are being destroyed.
However, France is claiming the move breaches the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, potentially opening the door to punitive measures against Britain.
Many trawlers operating out of Boulogne depend on catches from the 13 areas subject to the restrictions.
According to the Financial Times, French diplomats raised the issue at a meeting of EU ministers on March 19.
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