Asia Pacific | Japan to Raise Pork TariffsSharp increase in pork imports to J...

Asia Pacific

Japan to Raise Pork Tariffs
Sharp increase in pork imports to Japan have triggered higher tariffs. Veneman Receives Assurances On China Trade Issues
Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman received broad assurance from Chinese officials during her three-day visit that it will comply with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and trade will not be disrupted. USMEF- Japan Focus Turns To Beef Nutrition
The U.S. Meat Export Federation is targeting Japanese mothers in their latest education campaign. The campaign is focused on how nutrition from beef can be an important contribution to children's physical and mental growth.

Europe and Middle East

Ireland Launches Website on Beef
Irish website explains to consumers the safety of beef in a bid to raise consumption figures.

Americas

Canada Boosts Efforts to Build Meat Exports in Japan

Says country can provide safe supply of meat -- AgWeb.com Editors ...

USA

Senator sees U.S. trade bill passing this week
WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) - A bill to expand President George W. Bush's ability to negotiate new trade agreements will win easy Senate approval this week -- its final congressional hurdle -- despite opposition from textile states, Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus said on Tuesday. USA: ConAgra will weather storm of ground beef recall
Last week’s ground beef recall is unlikely to make a lasting impact on the financial performance of US meat processor ConAgra.