More Australian meat and vegetables on the table for United Arab Emirates after first free trade deal
ABCAustralia has agreed to its first free trade agreement with a Middle Eastern nation, the United Arab Emirates, in a major deal that will boost profits in our largest vegetable export market and with one of our rapidly growing red meat trade partners. Trade Minister Don Farrell said the agreement would provide "real benefits for Australian farmers and food producers", with $50 million a year in estimated tariff savings for the nation's food and agriculture exports. Mr Hutchinson said nearby countries, such as Egypt, Kuwait and Qatar, had shown increasing interest in Australian red meat, with Saudi Arabia increasing Australian lamb imports by "50 per cent year on year". Animal welfare improvements Australian Alliance for Animals policy director Jed Goodfellow said the deal also marked a global precedent as the first time a Middle Eastern nation had recognised animal welfare in an international trade agreement. "It is very pleasing to see animal welfare recognised at this level and we hope to see the Australian government continue this trailblazing role for animal welfare in the negotiation of future trade agreements."
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