The United States (US) administration has issued an executive order amending the scope of reciprocal tariffs on agricultural goods, including beef. This reversal comes after an earlier imposition in April 2025 of a 10% baseline tariff on all imports from Australia.
“AMIC welcomes the news out of the US that tariffs on imports of Australian beef have been removed.” Mr Ryan said AMIC CEO Tim Ryan says this development reinforces the value of open and fair trade for the Australian meat sector and underscores the importance of reliable market access and rulesbased trade.
“AMIC will always advocate for free and fair trade for Australian meat businesses so they can continue to provide high-quality nutritious food to consumers around the world. The US consumer will be the primary beneficiary of these latest changes.” Mr Ryan said Australian meat is a significant input into US food manufacturing and is a reliable, safe protein for US consumers. The US is an important, long-standing, and valued trading partner for Australian red meat.
“United States demand for Australian beef has never been stronger, and this decision willensure that American consumers will continue to have access to well-priced quality Australian product, which we have been trading to the US for over 50 years.” Mr Ryan said.
About AMIC:
The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC), is the sole Peak Industry body representing the post-farm gate meat industry, including processors, smallgoods manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors through to independent retail butchers and exporters.
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