Industry Reacts to US Beef Access to the EU
On Friday, the United States and European Union signed a breakthrough agreement to allow access of US beef into the EU. The United States will be able to nearly triple its annual duty-free exports of beef to the EU over the next seven years. American ranchers will be guaranteed a larger share of Europe's beef market, with annual exports expected to increase from $150 million to $420 million once the agreement is fully implemented.
The North American Meat Institute is applauding the Trump Administration's successful efforts to expand access for US beef. Meat Institute President and CEO, Julia Ann Potts, said, “We again thank the Administration for prioritizing the expansion of markets for US meat products. We look forward to continuing to work with the Administration to further reduce barriers impeding, and improve access for, US meat and...
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