U.S. Bison Makes Market Access Gains in Europe, Australia

The recent trade deal with the European Union eliminates a 20% tari on imports of U.S. bison. National
Bison Association Executive Director Jim Matheson says it’s access that his organization has long
fought for.

Matheson said the industry would like to see similar tariff relief for exports to the United Kingdom.
American bison also recently gained access to Australia as that country agreed to lift its ban on US
beef and bison. Matheson is hopeful that Asia will be the next area for market access.

The access has come through close coordination with the US Trade Representative and USDA,