U.S. resumes work on Canada mad-cow trade rule
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After a four-month pause to re-examine Canada's safeguards against mad cow disease, the United States may open the door to imports of older cattle and beef from its northern neighbor, U.S. and Canadian officials said on Tuesday.
A U.S. Agriculture Department spokesman confirmed the White House budget office was reviewing a proposed rule to allow imports of cattle over 30 months of age and beef from Canada. If approved by the White House, it would be open for public comment, one of the last steps before taking effect.
Canada said the White House review "indicates that normalizing trade remains a priority and a shared objective of our two governments." Canada is the U.S.' largest trading partner.
Currently, Canadian ranchers can send cattle under 30 months of age to the U.S. for slaughter and imports are allowed of beef from the younger cattle.
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A U.S. Agriculture Department spokesman confirmed the White House budget office was reviewing a proposed rule to allow imports of cattle over 30 months of age and beef from Canada. If approved by the White House, it would be open for public comment, one of the last steps before taking effect.
Canada said the White House review "indicates that normalizing trade remains a priority and a shared objective of our two governments." Canada is the U.S.' largest trading partner.
Currently, Canadian ranchers can send cattle under 30 months of age to the U.S. for slaughter and imports are allowed of beef from the younger cattle.
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