
Australia relaxed restrictions on US beef imports, and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer called it a milestone for market access. President Trump said the US would sell 'so much' beef to Australia, but analysts doubt large volumes will follow because of remaining barriers and high US prices.
Limited export volumes to Australia mean the access change is unlikely to materially shift US beef supply or cattle prices.
After 65 past neutral trade events, Live Cattle moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (57% higher; middle half -0.5% to +1.4%), and +2.5% over 20.
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