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USMEF: Breakthroughs for U.S. Red Meat in Japan, Mexico and Canada

May 20, 2019 by USMEF

U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Economist Erin Borror says recent trade developments with Japan, Mexico and Canada, are very important breakthroughs for the U.S. red meat industry.

Mexican Buyers of U.S. Red Meat Seek More Stable Trade Environment

May 14, 2019 by USMEF

Despite a 20% retaliatory duty on most U.S. pork entering Mexico, most customers there remain optimistic.

Market Access Obstacles Take Toll On First Quarter Pork Exports

May 10, 2019 by USMEF

Pork exports totaled 211,688 mt in March, down 7% from a year ago, valued at $520.7 million (down 15%). First quarter exports were 6% below last year’s pace in volume and down 14% in value, says USMEF.

First Quarter Beef Exports Below Last Year’s Pace

May 10, 2019 by USMEF

For the first quarter of 2019, U.S. beef exports were slightly below last year’s record pace, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation.

NAMI's Julie Anna Potts Sees U.S. Red Meat’s Success in Japan, Korea

Apr 30, 2019 by USMEF

Julie Anna Potts, president and CEO of the North American Meat Institute reflects on her first visit to two of the leading destinations for U.S. beef and pork – Japan and South Korea.

U.S. Pork Exports to Panama Surging, Sparking Higher Tariff Rate

Apr 23, 2019 by USMEF

Due to export volume already exceeding 130% of the tariff rate quota (TRQ) included in the U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement, higher tariff rates on U.S. pork were applied April 1 and will remain in effect through the end of this year.

February Ends Uphill Run on U.S. Beef Exports

Apr 18, 2019 by USMEF

February beef exports declined 6% year-over-year to 94,885 mt while value was down 3% to $581.6 million.

USMEF: U.S.-Japan Trade Extremely Important to U.S. Beef & Pork

Apr 15, 2019 by USMEF

It is extremely important for rapid progress to be made in these negotiations if U.S. beef and pork are to remain competitive in the largest value destination for U.S. red meat, says Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) president and CEO.

USMEF Seminar Addresses Technical Issues for Companies Exporting Red Meat to Latin America

Apr 09, 2019 by USMEF

Meat labeling, documentation and other technical issues still present significant obstacles to growing beef and pork exports in several South American markets.

New Dishes Help Distinguish U.S. Beef, Pork from Growing Competition

Apr 02, 2019 by USMEF

Despite other countries' trade agreements with Japan, the U.S. is successfully promoting U.S. beef and pork to Asian marketers through new dishes and fresh ideas.

USMEF: Meat Export Volume Steady in Jan.; Pork's Tariff Impact Lingers

Mar 28, 2019 by USMEF

January exports of U.S. beef and pork were slightly below last year’s volume levels while export value posted mixed results, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.

Wide Range of Meat Products Drives Record Exports to the Philippines

Mar 26, 2019 by USMEF

2018 was a record-breaking year for U.S. exports to the Philippines, with pork exports up 23% in volume and beef exports up 39%.

Mexico's Convenience Store Sector a Growing Venue for U.S. Meat

Mar 18, 2019 by USMEF

Convenience stores account for a rapidly increasing share of food sales across the world, including in Mexico.

2018 Beef Exports Record-Large; Up 7% from 2017

Mar 07, 2019 by USMEF

Last year U.S. beef exports shattered the previous value record and achieved a new high for volume, according to year-end 2018 statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Solid Year for U.S. Pork Exports; Second-Half Pressured By Tariffs