China trade relations hurt US red meat exports Export data shows shipments of US pork and beef trending lower in May, primarily due to steep declines in shipments to China. Industry News July 7, 2025 No Comments Trade complications with China underscore a need for market diversification and further development of alternative markets.Read More
Beef exports to China face high tariffs, expired plant registrations Due in part to a sharp decline in shipments to China, April exports of US beef and pork trend lower than a year ago. Industry News June 9, 2025 No Comments China fails to renew establishment registrations for US beef plants and cold storage facilities, the majority of which expired in mid-March 2025.Read More
Beef export value highest in nine months Global demand for US beef shows resiliency. Industry News May 8, 2025 No Comments Exports of US beef, pork and lamb trend higher year-over-year in March.Read More
Value for US beef from exports to China difficult to replace through domestic sales alone Producers do not benefit when clods, chuck rolls or inside rounds originally destined for China are instead sold at grinding value domestically. Altin Kalo April 22, 2025 No Comments Ideally, the current situation proves to be a short-term disruption that ultimately leads to greater market access in China and elsewhere.Read More
Majority of US beef production ineligible for China Beef export value declines 4% from year-ago levels to just over $800 million. Industry News April 8, 2025 No Comments China’s General Administration of Customs has not renewed the eligibility of any US beef establishments.Read More
Tariffs accelerate shift for global seafood sourcing Burnsed Trucking responds to seafood tariffs. Industry News April 7, 2025 No Comments Burnsed Trucking sees realignment of global supply routes toward more favorable trade partners. Read More
Tariffs complicate already challenging US beef market Uncertainty has US packers on edge. Altin Kalo March 25, 2025 No Comments In the long run, beef producers need more, not fewer, trading partners and markets. Read More
Trump delays tariffs on Canada and Mexico Decision exempts meat, poultry and live animal imports from Mexico and Canada from the 25% tariff. Industry News March 7, 2025 No Comments President suspends tariffs on USMCA-compliant imports from Mexico and Canada until April 2, 2025.Read More
Meat Institute opposes Section 301 tariffs Meat Institute finds China's tariffs and retaliatory measures harm US meat exports. Industry News June 28, 2024 No Comments Meat Institute calls for comprehensive trade agreements as a long-term strategy to level the playing field for meat and poultry companies and to hold China accountable for its actions. Read More
NTF and USAPEEC applaud Republic of India's tariff reduction on U.S. turkey products New agreement eliminates retaliatory tariff and reduces basic tariff to 5%. Industry News September 15, 2023 No Comments The new agreement reduces significant barriers to access the Indian market due to prohibitively high tariff rates and certain nontariff barriers.Read More