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Jacob Shteyman

Biosecurity not competition a meaty issue in beef talks

Beef producers say any US imports would not be competitive but warn against risking biosecurity. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Even if the federal government lowers barriers blocking imports of US beef, it would be no match for higher quality and cheaper to produce Australian cattle.

Australia is considering granting more American beef producers access to the local market as a potential bargaining chip to strike a deal on tariffs, as the two nations' leaders prepare to potentially meet face-to-face for the first time.

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