Trump in April singled out the beef trade disparity with Australia after Australia's beef exports to the United States surged last year, reaching A$4 billion ($2.64 billion) amid a slump in US beef production. Industry body Cattle Australia and the shadow agriculture minister said there should be an independent review of the decision before it goes into effect. "There is simply too much at stake," said Will Evans, Cattle Australia's CEO. "The highest level of caution must be exercised to protect Australia's beef industry." "This is not going to displace Australian beef in the Australian market," he said.