Phil speaks with Professor Felicity Deane from QUT about the Albanese government’s decision to lift biosecurity restrictions on US beef imports.

The move comes just months after Donald Trump criticised what he called an Australian “ban” on US beef and introduced tariffs on Aussie imports.

Nationals leader David Littleproud claims Australia has caved to Trump, while Trade Minister Don Farrell insists the timing is coincidental and above board.

Some industry groups support the decision—but has the beef industry been sacrificed for trade, or is this just awkward timing?

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