President Tsai Ing-Wen of Taiwan stated on Aug. 28, the nation will move quickly to ease restrictions on imports of U.S. beef and pork.
Taiwan will import beef older than 30 months, and pork containing ractopamine, an additive that enhances leanness.
“If we can take one crucial step forward on the issue of U.S. pork and beef, it will be an important start for Taiwan-U.S. economic cooperation at all fronts,” Ing-Wen said in a statement.
The country is seeking a free trade agreement with the U.S., and the barrier to importing these products was an impediment.
“We look forward to the timely implementation of these actions, which will provide greater access for U.S. farmers to one of East Asia’s most vibrant markets, and for Taiwan consumers to high-quality U.S. agricultural products,” said the State Department in a statement.
