Could Australian lamb exports to the United States be under threat?
The US is investigating Australian lamb imports, raising concerns about possible trade restrictions and what they could mean for Australian sheep producers, lamb prices and the wider red meat industry.
In this episode of In The Paddock, farmer and agronomist Martin Murray examines the dispute, why American sheep producers are concerned about Australian competition, and whether history could be about to repeat itself.
We revisit the 1999 US lamb trade dispute, when tariffs and import restrictions disrupted Australian lamb exports, and explore what a similar outcome could mean for producers today.
In this episode:
The United States is an important export market for Australian lamb, but access to overseas markets isn't guaranteed. With agricultural trade increasingly influenced by domestic politics, could Australian farmers once again find themselves caught in the middle?
Join Martin for a practical look at the economics, politics and potential consequences for Australian agriculture.
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