Imports and Exports
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October beef imports were up 35.2 percent year over year in October with a January – October total up 22.5 percent over last year.
The numbers show year-over-year increases in October for beef and pork exports positioned to set annual value and value records in 2024.
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Two weeks after the pest was detected in a Mexican cow, U.S. officials remain focused on the health and wellness of U.S. livestock.
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Trump said he would impose a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico until they clamped down on drugs, particularly fentanyl, and migrants crossing the border, in a move that would appear to violate a free-trade deal.
U.S. and Mexican officials are working together on pre-export inspection protocols before resuming live cattle imports into the U.S. The use of sterile flies is also a priority to help control the spread of NWS in Mexico.
Japan, South Korea, China/Hong Kong ranked as top three export markets for beef, which was just 2.9 over last year in September.
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Broad-based growth has pork exports poised to set annual records with Mexico, Central America, and Asian markets fueling September beef export growth.
The meeting agenda is packed with relevant and insightful topics of trade and export markets for beef, pork and lamb.
U.S. Beef and Pork were on the world stage at the SIAL Paris food trade shows.
August numbers reveal exports of U.S. pork increased year-over-year and U.S. beef exports were below year-ago levels, according to USDA data.
USMEF issued a statement on Colombia fully reopening to U.S. beef, which had been restricted since April due to H5N1 detected in dairy cows.
The delegation learned quality matters more than price in the Japanese market, which is a characteristic that sets the standard for U.S. pork and beef production.
The cattle industries of the U.S. and Mexico have a long and somewhat colorful trade history that continues to evolve today.
Importers learned about the attributes of U.S. beef and pork, new techniques for processing and safeguards in the industry.
USMEF, USDA and Columbian officials met recently to build a better understanding of the U.S. livestock industry and the red meat export market.
When discussing imports, it’s important to remember consumer demand is the difference maker. Consumers are the business.
Beef exports continue to follow current market conditions of declining beef production and higher domestic beef prices.
June exports of beef reached highest in two years. Pork exports were lower, they exceeded value from 2023.
The RAPP focuses on growing export markets for American farm and food products around the world.
USMEF continues to expand the markets for U.S. beef and pork in Asia Pacific.
USMEF is working with USDA and Public Health Information System as well as industry partners to eliminate other barriers for U.S. meat shipments to Canada.
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