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Ongoing tensions between Australia and China have opened the door for increased shipments of beef and other commodities to China.
China imported 1.02 million metric tons of meat in March, customs data showed on Tuesday, the highest monthly volume since at least January 2020, as the world’s biggest meat buyer stocked up to fill shortages at home.
In a unanimous Senate vote on Wednesday, Katharine Tai was confirmed as the next U.S. Trade Representative. The trade expert was confirmed with a vote of 98-0.
Congress got a clearer view of President Biden’s trade agenda this week as the Senate Finance Committee questioned Katherine Tai, Biden’s nominee to serve as the United States Trade Representative.
When it comes to meat export markets, particularly pork, 2020 was a year to remember. Here’s why 2021 holds promise for both U.S. pork and beef export opportunities.
Donkey hides are a key ingredient in a traditional Chinese medicine, and skyrocketing demand has decimated the world’s donkey population while threatening the spread of diseases.
China will lift its 23-year ban on British beef, which comes as another Brexit deadline looms.
USDA published details for traceability of American meat.
Deal paves way for more trade negotiations in coming months.
China will finally open its borders to U.S. beef while cooked Chinese poultry is closer to hitting the U.S. market as part of a U.S.-China trade agreement.
The Commerce Department is setting a date to reopen the Chinese market to U.S. beef.
It’s been 13 years since China closed its doors to U.S. beef, and that may change soon if the meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is any indication of a relationship change.
Cattle and beef markets have decreased from April highs with uncertainty in a variety of factors weighing on markets the past month.
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The world’s second largest iron exporter also happens to be one of the largest cattle ranches in Australia. Both of those commodities are in high demand from China.
China is so desperate for good beef that Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest will be taking sample parcels of steak in his luggage on his next trip.
Rabo AgriFinance says the live cattle and feeder cattle markets are out of balance right now; a sign that lower feeder cattle prices could be on the horizon.
China’s beef imports jump almost 80%, beating pork purchases. Beef imports this year are on course for a record amount
Possibly more important than products on the tariff lists, are what’s left off of them.
Rabo AgriFinance says the live cattle and feeder cattle markets are out of balance right now; a sign that lower feeder cattle prices could be on the horizon.
JBS S.A. announced expansion plans in Brazil to meet surging export demand from China.
China’s building up their beef industry with cattle flown in from Australia.
France will pay farmers to grow faba beans and other crops that can add protein to livestock rations as Europe’s largest beef producer seeks to cut its dependence on imported soybeans, where China’s rising demand threatens supply.
Get your day started with a brief rundown of key news.
Get your day started with a brief rundown of key news
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