WASHINGTON – The United States on Wednesday defended its longtime bans on beef and lemon imports from Argentina after the South American country threatened to challenge them at the World Trade Organization.
The sharp defense came amid escalating tensions over Argentina's own import policies.
"All U.S. measures relating to imports of Argentine products, including lemons and beef, are science-based and consistent with WTO requirements," said Nkenge Harmon, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Trade Representative's office.
On Tuesday the United States and Japan challenged Argentine government regulations that require prior approval of nearly all foreign purchases, saying they violate WTO rules.
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