Sunday, May 26, 2019

Japan ends longstanding trade restrictions on American beef: USDA

See the source imageJapan ends longstanding trade restrictions on American beef: USDA
  • Japan agrees to lift longstanding restrictions on American beef exports, clearing the way for product to enter the market regardless of its age, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announces Friday.
  • Japan has barred imports of U.S. beef over 30 months old since 2005 in response to the outbreak of so-called mad cow disease.
  • The U.S. Meat Export Federation estimates that expanded access could increase U.S. beef sales to Japan 7% to 10%.
Japan has agreed to lift longstanding restrictions on American beef exports, clearing the way for U.S. products to enter the market regardless of age, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday..."
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