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In a significant move, Australia has decided to ease import restrictions on U.S. beef, a development that President Donald Trump has welcomed as a promising boost for trade. This decision follows Canberra’s announcement to relax biosecurity rules for U.S. beef exports.
The easing of restrictions comes amid reduced domestic production, prompting increased U.S. beef purchases. Despite traditionally having limited beef imports from Australia, the country remains a major exporter, sending nearly 400,000 metric tons to the U.S. last year, with minimal U.S. exports in return. Analysts predict that any impacts from these relaxed restrictions will be minor.
The decision was based on improved traceability of U.S. cattle, which now allows imports from cattle born in Canada or Mexico but slaughtered in the U.S. However, Australian officials emphasize that this change is rooted in biosecurity assessments rather than trade negotiations.
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