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Japan lifts longstanding limits to American beef, US Agriculture Department says

( May 17, 2019, 13:19 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The US and Japan struck an agreement to remove the East Asian country's longstanding restrictions on American beef products, potentially increasing such exports to Japan by up to $200 million annually, the Agriculture Department announced. “This is great news for American ranchers and exporters who now have full access to the Japanese market for their high-quality, safe, wholesome, and delicious U.S. beef,” Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said. “We are hopeful that Japan’s decision will help lead other markets around the world toward science-based policies."Statement follows below:...

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