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Are Australians at risk from lifting the restrictions on US beef imports?

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Australia has lifted restrictions on the import of beef from the United States in a decision critics say was made to appease U-S President Donald Trump.While the government says this was not the case, the removal of restrictions is raising concerns over health, biosecurity, and the impact on Australian cattle farmers. So should Australian consumers and producers be concerned by this move?

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