The following statement
should be attributed to J. Patrick Boyle,
president and CEO, American Meat
Institute.
"We are very disappointed
with Judge Cebull’s decision today because we
believe that Canadian beef is as safe and
wholesome as beef produced in this country. In
fact, because there is no legal or scientific
reason to justify the continued ban on
importing Canadian beef and cattle, we believe
its enforcement is arbitrary and capricious and
will ultimately be struck down by the courts.
The prolonged border closure with
Canada is not only causing long term structural
damage to the meat industry in the U.S., but
has hurt many hardworking American families who
earn their living processing Canadian cattle
and beef products. While a handful of
producers in the upper Midwest will continue to
see an economic windfall from this ban,
thousands of Americans, and the cause of free
and fair trade, will suffer as long as this ban
continues.
We will review the judge’s
written decision tomorrow and provide further
comment. AMI continues to await a ruling from
U.S. District Court Judge John Garrett Penn
regarding its lawsuit seeking full restoration
of trade in cattle and beef products with
Canada. The Montana ruling has no legal impact
on AMI’s case."
AMI Disappointed with Ruling, Will Fight For Full Restoration of Beef and Cattle Trade with Canada
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
For more information contact:
David Ray Vice President, Public Affairs 202-587-4243 dray@meatinstitute.org |
Janet Riley Sr. VP, Public Affairs 202-587-4245 jriley@meatinstitute.org |

