Some LibDem politicians in Sussex are joining demands, including from senior Conservatives, for the Prime Minister to recall Parliament.
Lewes's LibDems say the government's handling of the travel ban to France, through ports including Newhaven, needs proper scrutiny.
The constituency LibDem party's parliamentary spokesperson, James MacCleary, said:
"The lack of forethought and understanding of how interlinked our supply chains are and a continuing tone-deaf approach to international relations have triggered a potential crisis for the UK.
"Parliament must be recalled to debate the issue and question Ministers over their handling of the UK's international trade and logistics."
Local party treasurer Tony Parker, a former port-of-Shoreham executive, warns that restrictions longer than 2 days will lead to delays in fresh food supplies.
He claimed:
"The UK has sufficient food and storage that a 2-day gap in traffic across the channel will not affect availability of food supplies or cause widespread food shortages.
"If it goes on for more than 2 days, we will see shortages in supplies of fresh food and salad.
"Local networks such as the Sussex Resilience Forum have made the best plans they could under the circumstances, but we need the Government to step up."
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