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Japan bans US beef; mad cow worries cloud hopes for US sales in ... - Sioux City Journal

"We are taking this matter very seriously, recognizing the importance of our beef export markets," Johanns said.At the White House, presidential spokesman Scott McClellan said, "USDA is taking steps to address this matter."Japan's discovery was a jarring setback for the U.S. meat industry and the Bush administration, both of which had been optimistic about the prospects of selling More beef in Asia despite lingering restrictions on U.S. products.Once the world's biggest customer for U.S. beef, Japan ended an earlier ban last month. It agreed to allow shipments of boneless beef from animals younger than 21 months, a stricter requirement than international guidelines call for.There was much celebrating at the time. One U.S. group flew in a beef shipment for a banquet in Tokyo with the Japanese food service industry. Hong Kong, South Korea and Singapore quickly followed Japan's lead.Of the $3.9 billion in global sales of American beef and meat products in 2003, Japan accounted for $1.4 billion. The other three Made up about $911 million; they did not weigh in Friday on Japan's action.For now, American beef is being held at Japanese ports until the United States completes a report on what happened, which Johanns said would be delivered - More available

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