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In a significant move, Australia has eased its long-standing import restrictions on U.S. beef. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese highlighted that this decision was based on a comprehensive, decade-long scientific review process, independent of any political influence from former President Donald Trump.
Initially introduced due to concerns over mad cow disease, these restrictions have now been reevaluated and deemed safe for import. In an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Albanese clarified that the decision was driven by scientific evaluations rather than any political pressure from the U.S.
This policy shift occurs against the backdrop of ongoing trade discussions between Australia and the U.S., including mentions of Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins celebrating it as a victory for Trump.
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