The beef industry is at odds on easing restrictions on beef products imported from the United States. 

US beef hasn't been sold in Australia in more than two decades, due to concerns about disease and lacking traceability systems. 

The federal government has been carrying out a years-long review into the decision and will now ease those restrictions. 

Cattle Australia was initially confident proper biosecurity protections were in place but has been left with more questions after being briefed by the government. 

But the Australian Meat Industry Council says its concerns have been addressed. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with AMIC Chief Executive Tim Ryan about the decision.

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