Spicer Calls Expanded U.S. Beef Sales to China a ‘Big Prize’
- Ban dating to 2003 ended in September, but still poses hurdles
- No concrete changes; ‘The plan was to put together a plan’
Beef sirloin steaks are displayed behind the meat counter a grocery store in Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
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President Donald Trump achieved a “big prize” during his meeting last week with Chinese President Xi Jinping by expanding U.S. beef exports to China, White House spokesman Sean Spicer said, without offering details on any tangible steps taken toward ensuring greater access.
China in September removed a ban on shipments of some U.S. beef products, opening up the trade for the first time since 2003 as the Asian nation sees a surge in imports of the meat. Still, conditions attached to the re-opening, including Chinese requirements for an acceptably traceable U.S. meat supply, have held up sales.