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Asia Pacific

New Zealand Welcomes U.S. Farm Trade
New Zealand's government said it welcomed new proposals by the United States to implement agricultural trade reform. Australian and Japanese Agriculture Ministers Meet
Truss meeting with Japanese Minister Takebe 'valuable'. Australia asks Japan not to curb beef imports
Australian agriculture minister Friday asked Japan not to curb beef imports at an ongoing international farm ministerial meeting in Nara, western Japan. Veneman Boosts Beef
USDA head promotes the safety and nutritional benefits of U.S. beef to Japanese consumers.

Americas

Mexico, Japan trade deal recommended

A bilateral study group on Thursday recommended Mexico and Japan begin negotiations toward a free-trade agreement to boost low trade volumes between the nations.

Europe

EU, Japan slam U.S. proposal to slash farm tariffs
NARA, Japan, July 26 (Reuters) - The European Union and Japan lashed out at a U.S. proposal that would slash farm-goods tariffs worldwide, saying on Friday it went against the core principles of global negotiations on farm liberalisation.

USA

Administration Unveils Comprehensive U.S. Trade Proposal to Expand American Farmers' Access to Overseas Markets
The United States today announced an ambitious proposal for reforming the rules of global agricultural trade that would level the playing field for all countries by substantially reducing global trade barriers, slashing trade-distorting subsidies and eliminating export subsidies. Global Ag Tariffs Discussed
The Bush administration proposed a world trade pact that would reduce agricultural tariffs to 25 percent or less, sharply lower than the current 62 percent level, during a news conference in Washington today. Vote Expected on Historic Trade Deal
The House prepared to vote on a major trade package that gives President Bush the authority he says he needs to solidify America's economic leadership while extending new protections to Americans battered by the effects of global competition. Beef Board Approves $48 Million Budget For Fiscal Year 2003
During its summer meeting in Reno, Nev. on July 20, the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board approved a $48 million checkoff budget for fiscal year 2003, which begins Oct. 1, 2002. The budget focuses on continuing to build demand for beef in the midst of current economic and beef-safety challenges. Award for USMEF President
Philip Seng received Headliner Award from US livestock publications.