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Asia Pacific

 

Japan urged not to hike tariffs on beef imports
The United States urged Japan on Monday not to impose emergency measures to curb beef imports from the U.S. and other countries, as expected later this year.

 

Brazil Increases Imports to Italy
Australian beef could feel the competition as Brazilian exports become more attractive.

 

Korean Beef Imports Rocket
Korean beef imports reach $947 million in 2002, up 70.6 per cent.

 

Europe

 

Algeria Opens Borders to French Cattle
Algerian authorities lift ban on French cattle imposed because of BSE.

 

USA

 

Zoellick-U.S. could file WTO ag case against China

WASHINGTON, March 5 (Reuters) - The United States could bring a World Trade Organization case against China if it does not do a better job of opening its market to more agricultural imports, a top Bush administration official said on Wednesday.

 

Veneman Announces Series Of Listening Sessions On Country Of Origin Labeling Implementation
Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman today announced a series of listening and education sessions in various parts of the country to gain more public input and provide interested parties more information about the new Country of Origin Labeling law contained in the 2002 Farm Bill.

 

USDA Begins Sampling Program for Advanced Meat Recovery Systems
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service today announced a regulatory sampling program to ensure beef products derived from Advanced Meat Recovery systems are accurately labeled.