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Jacob Shteyman

Timing of US beef ban end 'absolutely' a coincidence

Australia's lifting of a ban on US beef imports came not long after Donald Trump raised the issue. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

The lifting of a ban on US beef imports shortly after President Donald Trump demanded it is just a coincidence, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists.

Mr Trump claimed credit for Australia's decision to ease its biosecurity restrictions on America - a key grievance used by the White House to justify placing tariffs on Australia.

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