US looks to double EU beef exports

THE US Meat Export Federation has set a target to double beef exports to the EU by 2008.

Exports are expected to exceed 6,000 tonnes this year, and the target is 12,000 tonnes in 2008, excluding “variety meats”.

The Federation’s target slightly exceeds the current annual EU quota of 11,500 tonnes, even though it would mean paying stiff duties on shipments exceeding the quota.