Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Japan’s 20-month rule ends on Feb. 1

The U.S. beef industry began this week with positive news that access to the Japanese market will improve significantly. Following a week of rumors and unofficial statements, U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Monday morning that the United States and Japan have agreed on new terms and conditions under which Japan will allow imports of U.S. beef from cattle up to 30 months of age beginning February 1.

Article By: John Maday, Managing Editor, Drovers CattleNetwork  

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