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Enjoy our great beef! 
March 8, 2006
US Praises Malaysia For Reopening Market To American Beef
By Salmy Hashim
BERNAMA.COM Malaysia National News Agency
WASHINGTON, March 8 (Bernama) -- United States Trade Representative Rob Portman yesterday applauded Malaysia's step to reopen its market to American boneless beef and beef products from animals under 30 months of age.
"We welcome this news from the Malaysian government," Portman said.
"This is a good first step towards resuming normal US beef trade with Malaysia. This step also underscores the ability of our governments to work together to resolve important issues," he said.
"We now urge the Malaysian Government to fully restore US beef exports by further expansion of product coverage and exporter eligibility so that additional types of quality US beef can be enjoyed by Malaysian consumers," he added.
The initial agreement will allow US plants currently approved by Malaysia to resume exports of boneless beef from cattle less than 30 months of age.
The US and Malaysia are currently finalising the import documentation statements and details so that trade can begin.
Malaysia had prohibited imports of US beef and beef products since December 2003, following the detection of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in a cow of Canadian origin in Washington State.
In 2003, before the ban took effect, the US exported US$1.9 million worth of beef and beef products to Malaysia, the majority of which, US$1.2 million, was boneless beef.
The USTR announcement came on the eve of a bilateral meeting to begin discussions that will lead to a free trade agreement between Malaysia and the US in the near future.
International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz arrived, here Tuesday evening with her senior officials.
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