Asia
Delay seen in resumption of Japan's beef exports to U.S.
There will be a delay in Japan's resumption of beef exports to the United States, halted when foot-and-mouth disease was found in Japanese cows, after Washington last week asked for details of Tokyo's food safety measures against domestic radioactive contamination.
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Beef market implementation to shape trade talks with Taiwan
Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Demetrios Marantis said the United States welcomes recent steps Taiwan has taken to reopen its market to U.S. beef, but is waiting to see how that is implemented before resuming talks to deepen trade ties.
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U.S. to resume beef imports from Japan after two-year ban
The United States will restart importing beef from Japan this month, ending a two-year suspension imposed after foot-and-mouth disease was found in Japanese cows, the farm ministry in Tokyo said.
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Taiwan moves to end trade spat over U.S. beef
Taiwan's parliament passed a measure easing restrictions on imports of U.S. beef on Wednesday, ending a months-long stand off with its third-largest trading partner and clearing the way for a resumption of stalled trade talks.
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Japan to consider easing restrictions on beef in upcoming meeting
A 13-member committee will meet July 24 to analyze any potential health risks if Japan were to lighten restrictions on imports of U.S. beef.
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Japanese consumers a-Twitter over U.S. beef
While Americans are being cautioned not to text while they drive, or even while they walk, Japanese diners are being encouraged to “Tweet While You Eat” to share their excitement about U.S. beef.
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No decision on new Trans-Pacific pact members
The United States and eight other countries negotiating a free trade pact in the Asia Pacific region remain undecided on a nearly seven-month-old bid by Japan, Canada and Mexico to join the talks, the U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Tuesday.
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China inks Argentine corn deal but exports blocked
Argentina will not export corn to China until a deal is reached over the genetically modified crops, which are favored by farmers in the South American country but currently barred by Beijing, an industry group said on Wednesday.
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Japan removes ban on beef from Tyson’s Illinois plant
Preventive measures taken by one of Tyson’s meat-processing plants convinced Japan’s agriculture and health ministries to lift a ban on imports from the plant set late last year.
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South Korea says will continue to allow U.S. beef imports
South Korea will continue to allow U.S. beef imports after a cow was discovered with mad cow disease in California, the Korean agriculture ministry said on Wednesday.
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China’s corn use revised, reducing stocks
The U.S. feed grain balance sheet is unchanged from last month. The quarterly Stocks Report confirmed continued tight feed grain supplies as of March 1.
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