{"id":2418524,"date":"2025-04-01T15:26:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T19:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stutzman-introduces-bill-to-place-70-tariff-on-australian-wagyu-beef\/"},"modified":"2025-04-01T15:29:37","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T19:29:37","slug":"stutzman-introduces-bill-to-place-70-tariff-on-australian-wagyu-beef","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stutzman-introduces-bill-to-place-70-tariff-on-australian-wagyu-beef\/","title":{"rendered":"Stutzman introduces bill to place 70% tariff on Australian wagyu beef"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fstutzman-introduces-bill-to-place-70-tariff-on-australian-wagyu-beef%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2418524&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Representative Marlin Stutzman (R-IN) has introduced a bill proposing a 70% tariff on Australian <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-mexico-governor-allegedly-spent-thousands-in-taxpayer-money-on-groceries-liquor-dry-cleaning-report\/\" title=\"New Mexico Governor Allegedly Spent Thousands In Taxpayer Money On Groceries, Liquor, Dry Cleaning: Report\">wagyu beef<\/a> adn other cattle imports, aiming to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">level teh playing field<\/a> for American cattle farmers. This legislation coincides wiht President donald Trump&#8217;s upcoming &#8220;Liberation Day,&#8221; when he plans to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-announces-new-agreement-with-mexico-praises-president-for-cooperation\/\" title=\"Trump Announces New Agreement with Mexico, Praises President for &#039;Cooperation&#039;\">announce reciprocal tariffs<\/a> on imports from other countries. Stutzman argues that Australian producers have taken advantage of U.S. farmers and emphasizes the need for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">fair trade practices<\/a> to maintain the quality of wagyu beef.Currently, Australia allows <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-lifts-all-wheat-import-restrictions-on-russia-amid-ukraine-crisis\/\" title=\"China Lifts All Wheat Import Restrictions on Russia amid Ukraine Crisis\">beef exports<\/a> to the U.S.under a quota, while banning the import of American uncooked beef due to past health concerns. The National Cattlemen\u2019s Beef Association supports the bill, urging a reassessment of the trade agreement with Australia, suggesting that if Australia does not accept U.S. beef, the U.S. should not accept australian beef.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Stutzman introduces bill to place 70% tariff on Australian wagyu beef<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2080451\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/marlin-stutzman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Marlin Stutzman<\/a> (R-IN) introduced legislation that will place a 70%<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/tariffs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> tariff <\/a>on wagyu beef and other cattle-related imports from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Australia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Stuzman&rsquo;s bill comes ahead of Wednesday, which President Donald Trump dubbed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3363999\/trump-liberation-day-what-to-know-tariffs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">&ldquo;Liberation Day,&rdquo;<\/a> when he plans to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3366055\/white-house-bats-down-tariff-doubts-liberation-day-eve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">announce reciprocal tariffs<\/a> on other countries to match those placed on U.S. products.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3366092\/first-rule-vote-mike-johnson-new-congress-fails-parent-proxy-voting\/\">First&nbsp;House&nbsp;rule vote under Johnson&rsquo;s new Congress fails over proxy voting GOP revolt<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3365349\/watch-live-house-hearing-on-kennedy-assassination-files-featuring-jfk-director\/\">WATCH LIVE: House holds hearing on Kennedy assassination files featuring &#8216;JFK&#8217; director<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3365431\/newt-gingrich-federal-rulings-against-trump-judicial-coup-detat\/\">Newt Gingrich calls recent federal rulings against Trump a &#8216;judicial coup d&#8217;etat&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Australians are taking advantage of the American Wagyu producer,&rdquo; Stutzman said. &ldquo;This legislation will even the trade landscape for hard-working cattle farmers in the U.S. It will also protect the integrity and quality of Wagyu beef imported from Australia as the country continually engages in corner-cutting production and commerce practices. American farmers are the most productive and efficient in the world. Passing this bill is key to supporting their continued success.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Since 2003, Australia has banned American imports of uncooked beef due to biosecurity concerns related to mad cow disease following an outbreak in North America that year. Meanwhile, Australia can export beef to the United States on an annual quota of 680,000 metric tons, and 63,000 metric tons are wagyu.<\/p>\n<p>Wagyu beef is higher in price than other beef products because the cattle have to be raised for longer to allow for more intramuscular fat to develop and they are fed higher-quality food. Compared to American wagyu, Australian wagyu beef is <a href=\"https:\/\/themeatery.com\/blogs\/main-blog\/why-australian-wagyu-is-worth-the-splurge-a-comparative-study-with-other-premium-meats?srsltid=AfmBOorhAu3G1GqhcnlvO_vcPyrpQK5nCwbvos97babg4eL5sVcNtefM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">typically leaner <\/a>because the cows graze in an open field, rather than from feedlots.<\/p>\n<p>From January 2024 to January 2025, Australian wagyu exports accounted for 48% of the U.S. wagyu market and 70% of the wagyu restaurant market.<\/p>\n<p>The America&rsquo;s National Cattlemen&rsquo;s Beef Association has called on the U.S. to completely revamp its trade agreement with Australia.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This is not how allies and trade partners should behave,&rdquo; the lobby group wrote to a congressional subcommittee on trade this week. &ldquo;If the Australians will not accept our beef products, then it is only fair that we reciprocate.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/finance-and-economy\/3243411\/what-to-know-trump-tariff-threat-mexico-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT TRUMP&rsquo;S TARIFF THREAT AGAINST MEXICO AND CANADA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Auto imports will also be subject to 25% tariffs come Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This is going to be amazing,&rdquo; Trump said Monday inside the Oval Office. &ldquo;In a sense, it&rsquo;s a rebirth of a country. &hellip; It&rsquo;s the liberation of this country.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2080451\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2080451\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stutzman proposes 70% tariff on Australian wagyu beef imports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2542,"featured_media":2418525,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3e02e4109f0999785f67ff37941a945e-1024x816.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[52639,7813,4762,52638,16957],"class_list":["post-2418524","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-australian-wagyu","tag-beef","tag-legislation","tag-stutzman","tag-tariff"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/3e02e4109f0999785f67ff37941a945e-1024x816.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2418524","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2542"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2418524"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2418524\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2418528,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2418524\/revisions\/2418528"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2418525"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2418524"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2418524"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2418524"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}