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Japan reopens market to imports of US beef

13/12/2005

Following an official agreement reached on December 11, Japan will reopen its market to imports of US beef.

US Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns said, "Resuming beef trade with Japan is great news for American producers and Japanese consumers, as well as an important step toward normalised trade based upon scientifically sound, internationally recognised standards."  

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