It's speculated in the beef industry that this latest with Japan was a set up. The shipment had been pre-approved by Japan, only to be stopped when actually imported. It smells of Japanese beef-lobby which is against reinstating of American beef imports.
Whether Atlantic Lamb and Veal was a willing accomplice or a useful idiot is anybody's guess.
Agreed. Speculative. But it is always good to make mental notes. You never know what news will crop up later.