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US officials have embraced the lifting of the ban as a landmark achievement. US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins issued a statement congratulating President Donald Trump on what she described as a "major trade breakthrough." She pointed out that expanded access for US beef to Australia would benefit American producers and solidify trade ties.
This narrative aligns with the Trump administration's broader strategy of asserting American economic interests abroad, especially in sectors like agriculture that can significantly impact national trade balances.