CHINA CABINET DEMANDS INCREASE IN BEEF AND LAMB IMPORTS
October 1st, 2014
China’s cabinet, the State Council has announced the country will increase imports of beef and lamb, according to a Chinese government communiqué. It said ministers at a meeting held on September 29 (last Monday). “[China] will reasonably increase imports of beef and lamb,” said the statement.China’ high tariffs for both beef and lamb have resulted in smuggling and food safety concerns - especially for beef, as the demand for beef continues to grow, China-based meat industry experts told globalmeatnews.com.Led by Premier Li Keqiang, the council meeting ...
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