Australian beef curbs lifted

[DrBob2]

Australia lifts biosecurity curbs on US beef amid tariff talks
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/australia-lifts-biosecurity-curbs-us-beef-amid-tariff-talks-2025-07-23/
Australia lifted on Thursday strict biosecurity restrictions on beef imports from the U.S. after an extensive scientific and risk review, likely removing a key concern for US President Donald Trump’s administration over bilateral trade.

Agriculture Minister Julie Collins said Australia was satisfied with the measures put in place by the United States to effectively manage biosecurity risks.

DB2

[PucksFool]

That’s great for American beef producers, but not so great for American beef consumers.

[pauleckler]

Free traders believe open markets are best for all. Then the most efficient producers do best. And buyers have many choices.

Producers want open access to markets. Yes, local customers may have to pay more. And then production increases.

[PucksFool]

Free traders don’t believe in tariffs or subsidies either.

[SuisseBear]

@DrBob2

Australia lifts biosecurity curbs on US beef

The price for the best headline goes to the SCMP though:

Australia raises steaks with Trump, drops beef import curbs to win deal

Fwiw:

The report said Australia will use the easing of rules to argue its case for the US to wind back 50 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium and Trump’s threat to impose a 200 per cent tariff on pharmaceuticals.

[MataroPete]

@SuisseBear

The report said Australia will use the easing of rules to argue its case for the US to wind back 50 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium and Trump’s threat to impose a 200 per cent tariff on pharmaceuticals.

Throw in a golf course or two and they should be golden.

Pete

[pauleckler]

How about a few hotels to go with the golf courses?