Jim McAdams, a Texas cattle producer and NCBA President, testified today before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, telling committee members that the U.S. beef industry is suffering as a result of the unfair ban on U.S. beef by Japan and other key export markets. 

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McAdams said prior to the discovery of a case of BSE in December 2003, the United States had proven itself to be a successful exporter of beef.

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McAdams said U.S. cattlemen have been patient with Japan, but their patience is wearing thin.

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He added that the situation has broad implications, and that the United States cannot continue to accept unfair trade practices imposed by other nations.

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