Imports and Exports
Japanese officials confirm rising imports of frozen beef in the first quarter of the Japanese fiscal year (April-June) have triggered a safeguard, resulting in an automatic increase to Japan’s tariff rate under the WTO on imports of frozen beef from the U.S.
Friday’s release of Japanese import data could pull the trigger on major disruptions in the U.S.-Japan beef trade.
In letter, EU demands improved checks on meat safety.
A recent ban on the sale of cattle for slaughter will limit access to growing markets.
Beef trade protocols with China have been finalized by USDA.
USDA published details for traceability of American meat.
Interest driven by export potential, Ontilcor director says.
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.
North Dakota cattle producers are cheering the latest industry development — the reopening of the Chinese market to U.S. beef.
Deal paves way for more trade negotiations in coming months.
Complex world of border trade: Cattle go north, meat south
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.
Meat producers may lose as much as 10% of market share.
Imports halted from 1 plant of BRF and 1 Seara facility.
Major importers ban Brazil shipments after food-safety scandal.
The Brazilian ag sector is trying to minimize damage both at home and in export markets after allegations of corruption are raised against meat inspectors and accusations of allowing rotten meat into the marketplace.
EU seeking information from Brazil and may schedule meeting. While President Temer calls emergency meeting in Brasilia for diplomats.
Cattle and beef markets have decreased from April highs with uncertainty in a variety of factors weighing on markets the past month.
Good access to export markets needed to avoid beef oversupply.
TPP withdrawal disappoints pro-trade supporters in agriculture.
Social media videos featuring R-CALF are short on facts in the ongoing debate on country of origin labeling and beef trade.
Trade-focused presidential order fulfills campaign pledge.
Agreement ends year of uncertainty over sprawling property.
Australian exports to Indonesia facing competition from India.
Europeans could end up buying more of Nebraska’s beef under a series of agreements signed during a state-sponsored trade mission earlier this year, officials said Thursday.
Increased U.S. beef production and lower cattle prices are reversing the trend of recent years, where beef exports decreased as record high prices rationed demand in both domestic and international markets.
Saudi Cash Is a Bonanza for Once-Distressed Beef Bonds in Brazil
The latest beef and cattle trade data shows a mixed bag of global market impacts. Total beef exports were down 5.3 percent in April compared to last year.
Most folks in agriculture prefer American-made products, though most of us wear, own or perhaps drive some imports.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed that the first shipment of U.S. beef recently arrived in South Africa following the reopening of the South African market earlier this year.