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In this Feb. 16, 2019, photo, packs of frozen beef imported from the U.S. are sold at a supermarket in Tokyo. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates exports of U.S. beef and beef product could jump by up to $200 million a year, though they do face stiff competition from Australia and China. Japan still imposes limits on many farm products, seeking to guard its food security and politically important rural constituencies, and Perdue acknowledged that a broader trade deal with Tokyo may take time. The banner in the background reads: "Emergency import." (Kyodo News via AP)