President Trump’s administration labeled Australia’s move to lift restrictions on U.S. beef imports as a “major” breakthrough, arguing it will give more market access to American farmers and ranchers.

Australia’s Agriculture Minister Julie Collins announced Australia's capital of Canberra would ease biosecurity restrictions on U.S. beef imports after her department completed an assessment which has been conducted over the span of about five years.

“This decision has been purely based on science and a rigorous assessment by my department. Our biosecurity risk assessment process is very robust, and I have faith in the officials in my department to do this appropriately,”

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