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US welcomes Australia move to lift US beef trade barriers

President Donald Trump (R) delivers remarks alongside Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) .[AFP]

President Donald Trump and US trade officials on Thursday welcomed Australia's decision to ease restrictions on beef imported from the United States, which has been a sticking point for the US leader.

"After many years Australia has agreed to accept American Beef!" Trump said on social media after threatening Canberra with tariffs on beef shipped to the United States, one of its largest red meat markets.

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