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AsiaPacific
Exports Fall
Australian frozen beef exports to Koreaplunge.
Japanese Beef Consumption Falls
High tariff prices hit promotion of beef at the retail level in Japan.
Americas
Chile's lower house ratifies trade deal with U.S.
The lower house of Chile's Congress ratified with a large majority on Tuesday a coveted free trade agreement with the United States that is expected to sail past its final legislative hurdle in the Senate later this week.
Mexico hopes US bioterrorism act won't harm trade
Mexican Economy Minister Fernando Canales said on Tuesday that Mexico is working with the United States to ensure the pending U.S. Bioterrorism Act does not hinder agricultural exports north of the border.
CORRECTED - Canada-US border to stay closed to cattle-minister
Canadian scientists have recommended that imports of live cattle from the United Statesshould remain suspended for the time being, Agriculture Minister Lyle Vanclief said on Tuesday.
Canada establishes birthplace of its lone mad cow
Genetic tests have confirmed that a single mad cow, responsible for international trade bans that crippled Canada's beef industry, was born in Canada, a veterinary official said on Tuesday.
Trade Ban Lifted
Mexicoborder officially opens to Canadian beef.
Europe
Russia Opens Up
US/Russian agreement on trade is an important step.
WTO delegates want trade talks to focus on agriculture
To another survey, this time to the delegates at the recent World Trade Organization talks in Cancun, in Mexico
USA
Co-op's packing plant beefs up its finances
Iowa Quality Beef in Tama has secured a $12 million line of credit from Wells Fargo & Co., as well as a $1 million investment by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation - key developments as the new farmer-owned meatpacking plant begins to expand its operations.
AsiaPacific
Exports Fall
Australian frozen beef exports to Koreaplunge.
Japanese Beef Consumption Falls
High tariff prices hit promotion of beef at the retail level in Japan.
Americas
Chile's lower house ratifies trade deal with U.S.
The lower house of Chile's Congress ratified with a large majority on Tuesday a coveted free trade agreement with the United States that is expected to sail past its final legislative hurdle in the Senate later this week.
Mexico hopes US bioterrorism act won't harm trade
Mexican Economy Minister Fernando Canales said on Tuesday that Mexico is working with the United States to ensure the pending U.S. Bioterrorism Act does not hinder agricultural exports north of the border.
CORRECTED - Canada-US border to stay closed to cattle-minister
Canadian scientists have recommended that imports of live cattle from the United Statesshould remain suspended for the time being, Agriculture Minister Lyle Vanclief said on Tuesday.
Canada establishes birthplace of its lone mad cow
Genetic tests have confirmed that a single mad cow, responsible for international trade bans that crippled Canada's beef industry, was born in Canada, a veterinary official said on Tuesday.
Trade Ban Lifted
Mexicoborder officially opens to Canadian beef.
Europe
Russia Opens Up
US/Russian agreement on trade is an important step.
WTO delegates want trade talks to focus on agriculture
To another survey, this time to the delegates at the recent World Trade Organization talks in Cancun, in Mexico
USA
Co-op's packing plant beefs up its finances
Iowa Quality Beef in Tama has secured a $12 million line of credit from Wells Fargo & Co., as well as a $1 million investment by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation - key developments as the new farmer-owned meatpacking plant begins to expand its operations.