President Trump secured expanded access to Australia’s market for U.S. fresh and frozen beef, scoring a historic win for American ranchers. For over two decades, Australia imposed non-scientific barriers on U.S. beef, closing off a critical market. Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, Australia opened its market to U.S. beef, scoring a major win for U.S. ranchers.
The announcement was immediately met with praise from American ranchers, stakeholders, and lawmakers:
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President and Nebraska Cattleman Buck Wehrbein: For 20 years, U.S. beef was denied access to Australia while Australia exported $29 billion of beef to U.S. consumers. The lack of two-way, science-based trade has been a sticking point for many years, and we are pleased that President Trump has successfully opened the Australian market to American beef. NCBA has spent decades working to correct this trade imbalance and we are proud to have a President who is willing to fight for American farmers and ranchers, expand export markets, and fix unfair trade agreements across the world.
Meat Institute: We are grateful to @POTUS for this big win for U.S. beef exports. We are proud to have worked with our Australian counterparts and with the Trump Administration to further risk/science-based trade.
Senator John Barrasso: This is a tremendous day for American ranchers who’ve been blocked from selling our beef to Australia. After repeatedly sounding the alarm on this unfair trade barrier, I’m pleased our strong ally Australia worked closely with the Trump administration to right this wrong. Ranchers in Wyoming will now have access to a larger market to sell our high-quality and safe American beef.
Senator Roger Marshall: For decades, American ranchers have been trying to sell their beef to Australia. @realDonaldTrump has found a way to break through and gain access for America's beef industry. This is the Golden Age of America!
Source : ustr.gov