3. Enhance the Federal Government’s Ability to Enforce the Law
• FDA will have to notify USDA if an imitation meat product is
determined to be misbranded;
• If FDA fails to undertake enforcement within 30 days of notifying
USDA, the Secretary of Agriculture is granted authority to seek
enforcement action.
Movement On USMCA
NCBA President Jennifer Houston issued the following statement
regarding the announcement that the U.S. House of Representatives
will vote on the U.S.- Mexico -Canada Agreement (USMCA):
“There is no higher policy priority for America’s beef producers
than maintaining our duty-free access to Canada and Mexico, and
that’s exactly what the USMCA will do. The Trump Administration
and Speaker Pelosi deserve credit for working together to get this
deal done, and now is the time for Congress to approve USMCA
so our producers can move forward with the certainty they need
and deserve.”
Finalization of Trade Deal With Japan
NCBA President Jennifer Houston issued the following statement
in response to Japan’s final approval of a trade deal that will lower
tariffs for U.S. beef exports to that nation:
“There’s just no other way to say it: this is a tremendous victory
and a great day for America’s beef producers and Japanese consumers.
Japan is the number one export market for U.S. beef, and for many
years it has been a top priority of NCBA to remove tariff and non-
tariff trade barriers that have prevented American beef producers
from meeting Japanese consumer demand for safe and high-quality
U.S. beef. This agreement levels the playing field and opens the door
for U.S. beef producers to meet consumer demand in Japan. NCBA
has been a strong supporter of President Trump’s push for a bilateral
trade deal with Japan, and we look forward to capitalizing on this
opportunity in 2020.
“Over the past few years, NCBA has met countless times with
our nation’s top trade negotiators and Japanese trade officials to
underscore the importance of market access to Japan to America’s
cattle producers. NCBA is honored to have been a part of the process
from day one right on through to the official signing ceremony with
President Trump in the White House. Because of the Administration’s
commitment to this issue, America’s cattle producers will no longer
be at a competitive disadvantage in our largest export market. That
means our current market of $2 billion a year—nearly $100 per head
sold—is likely to grow in the years to come.”
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Background:
Japan’s upper legislative chamber, the Diet, approved a bilateral
trade deal with the United States that will gradually lower the tariff
on U.S. beef from 38.5 percent to 9 percent. This will keep U.S. beef
on a level playing field with imports from Australia, Canada, Mexico
and other countries. Japan is the largest export market for U.S. beef,
accounting for approximately $2 billion in sales per year.
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