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Asia Pacific

China to Raise Tariffs on U.S. Goods
China will raise tariffs on some American imports, the Commerce Ministry said on Thursday, in a step that comes just days after a fresh trade spat sparked by a U.S. move to cap imports of selected Chinese textiles. (WN)

Australia beef and livestock in strong demand-MLA
Strong domestic and offshore demand is producing a positive outlook forAustralia's A$14.5 billion ($10.4 billion) a year red meat and livestock industry, marketing body Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) said on Thursday.

China Delegation Denies Cancellation of Ag Production Buying Trip
Washington consultant Jim Wiesemeyer has learned U.S. government officials still believe the Chinese trade buying delegations will come to the US China has denied the cancellation of a purchase delegation to the US, saying the trips have been "postponed" due to technical reasons, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said today in Beijing.

Positive Position
Australia’s meat and livestock association leader says the country’s $14.5 billion industry is ready to continue its strong growth.

Expansion Explored
Australia's beef industry is investigating ways of increasing its share of the South Korean market.

Americas

Older Canadian cows clog farms after mad cow case
After weathering six months of trade bans sparked by a single case of mad cow disease, Canadian farmers are struggling to find more profitable ways to put old cows out to pasture.

Canada Looks to Build Cull Plant
Study reveals BSE has cost Canada$2.5 billion. Alberta organization looking to find another avenue for older cattle with new plant.

Europe

EU self-sufficiency in beef hits 26-year low
Latest forecasts available from the European Union Beef Forecasting Group indicate that total beef production during 2003 is expected to decrease by more than 396.8 million pounds, or more than two percent to 16.02 billion pounds.

USA

RPT-U.S. pork belly supply likely increased in October
U.S. frozen pork belly stocks probably increased in October as increased pork production and expectations of fewer hogs next summer likely encouraged meat firms to put more bellies in storage, livestock analysts said.

COOL Compromise
Congressman urges delay of controversial food labeling law.

USDA Announces Unified Food Safety Research Agenda
Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman today announced a unified food safety research agenda to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of food safety programs. The research agenda is one of several key initiatives USDA is implementing to enhance food safety and improve food inspection systems.

Asia Pacific

China to Raise Tariffs on U.S. Goods
China will raise tariffs on some American imports, the Commerce Ministry said on Thursday, in a step that comes just days after a fresh trade spat sparked by a U.S. move to cap imports of selected Chinese textiles. (WN)

Australia beef and livestock in strong demand-MLA
Strong domestic and offshore demand is producing a positive outlook forAustralia's A$14.5 billion ($10.4 billion) a year red meat and livestock industry, marketing body Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) said on Thursday.

China Delegation Denies Cancellation of Ag Production Buying Trip
Washington consultant Jim Wiesemeyer has learned U.S. government officials still believe the Chinese trade buying delegations will come to the US China has denied the cancellation of a purchase delegation to the US, saying the trips have been "postponed" due to technical reasons, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said today in Beijing.

Positive Position
Australia’s meat and livestock association leader says the country’s $14.5 billion industry is ready to continue its strong growth.

Expansion Explored
Australia's beef industry is investigating ways of increasing its share of the South Korean market.

Americas

Older Canadian cows clog farms after mad cow case
After weathering six months of trade bans sparked by a single case of mad cow disease, Canadian farmers are struggling to find more profitable ways to put old cows out to pasture.

Canada Looks to Build Cull Plant
Study reveals BSE has cost Canada$2.5 billion. Alberta organization looking to find another avenue for older cattle with new plant.

Europe

EU self-sufficiency in beef hits 26-year low
Latest forecasts available from the European Union Beef Forecasting Group indicate that total beef production during 2003 is expected to decrease by more than 396.8 million pounds, or more than two percent to 16.02 billion pounds.

USA

RPT-U.S. pork belly supply likely increased in October
U.S. frozen pork belly stocks probably increased in October as increased pork production and expectations of fewer hogs next summer likely encouraged meat firms to put more bellies in storage, livestock analysts said.

COOL Compromise
Congressman urges delay of controversial food labeling law.

USDA Announces Unified Food Safety Research Agenda
Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman today announced a unified food safety research agenda to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of food safety programs. The research agenda is one of several key initiatives USDA is implementing to enhance food safety and improve food inspection systems.