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To place a duty on imported Australian Wagyu beef and to establish a to establish a reciprocal trade agreement between the United States and Australia as it concerns wagyu beef.

3/27/2025, 8:07 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2393

Bill 119 hr 2393, also known as the Australian Wagyu Beef Duty Act, aims to impose a duty on imported Australian Wagyu beef in order to protect American farmers and promote fair trade practices. The bill also seeks to establish a reciprocal trade agreement between the United States and Australia specifically regarding wagyu beef.

The main purpose of this legislation is to address concerns about the impact of imported Australian Wagyu beef on the American beef industry. By imposing a duty on these imports, the bill aims to level the playing field for American farmers and ensure that they are not unfairly disadvantaged by foreign competition.

Additionally, the establishment of a reciprocal trade agreement between the US and Australia regarding wagyu beef is intended to promote fair and mutually beneficial trade practices between the two countries. This agreement would outline the terms and conditions for the import and export of wagyu beef, ensuring that both countries benefit from the trade relationship. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2393 seeks to protect American farmers, promote fair trade practices, and establish a mutually beneficial trade agreement with Australia specifically regarding wagyu beef.

Congressional Summary of HR 2393

Protect American Beef Act 

This bill expands presidential trade authorities by allowing for a reciprocal trade agreement between the United States and Australia with respect to Wagyu beef.

The bill allows the President, in certain circumstances, to (1) negotiate with Australia for tariff reductions on exported Wagyu beef, or (2) impose additional duties on imported Wagyu beef. Specifically, the President may take these actions if it is determined that Australia (1) when importing Wagyu beef from the United States, applies a higher rate of duty on Wagyu beef than the rate imposed by the United States when the Wagyu beef is imported from Australia; or (2) similarly imposes other, nontariff trade restrictions on that Wagyu beef.

The President must terminate a rate of duty increase under this bill if Australia no longer applies such higher rates or nontariff trade restrictions, or if the higher rate is no longer in the interest of the United States.

Current Status of Bill HR 2393

Bill HR 2393 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2025. Bill HR 2393 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 26, 2025.  Bill HR 2393's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of March 26, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2393

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2393

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2393

To place a duty on imported Australian Wagyu beef and to establish a to establish a reciprocal trade agreement between the United States and Australia as it concerns wagyu beef.
To place a duty on imported Australian Wagyu beef and to establish a to establish a reciprocal trade agreement between the United States and Australia as it concerns wagyu beef.

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Harry Ellington

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8 months ago

This bill is ridiculous. Long term, it's a disaster.