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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Krishani Dhanji

Are Australians about to see US beef on supermarket shelves? And why is Donald Trump celebrating?

A cattle ranch in Colorado, United States.
A cattle ranch in Colorado, United States. The Albanese government has said there will be no weakening or compromise of Australia’s biosecurity in opening the gates to more US beef. Photograph: Craig Zerbe/Getty Images

Donald Trump has claimed victory over Australia’s decision to lift restrictions on the import of US beef, but don’t expect to see the product on supermarket shelves anytime soon, says industry.

Much has been made of the timing of the decision, which followed a decade-long process by the agriculture department, and coincides with a push from the Trump administration to open up Australia’s market to US exporters.

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