Brazil discusses quotas by company for beef exports to China to avoid a 'wild rush'
The Brazilian government is considering implementing export quotas for beef exports to China to prevent a surge of exports to its main market following new tariffs.
Ministry sees risk of collapse in the beef sector and advocates controlling exports to China
Brazil's government warns of potential price and employment collapse in the beef sector due to China's import safeguards and advocates for export quotas.
So far in January, China has paid 10% more for Argentine meat
China has seen a significant increase in beef import prices from Argentina since the beginning of January, raising concerns about potential shortages in the second half of the year due to import quotas from Brazil and Australia.
"We are in crisis and need protection": complaint from U.S. ranchers about the agreement with Argentina
U.S. ranchers express concern over a new trade deal with Argentina that significantly increases beef import quotas, fearing negative impacts on their industry amid ongoing crises.
China denies Brazil's request for redistribution of remaining beef quotas
China has rejected Brazil's request to redistribute remaining beef quotas to those countries that have exceeded their personal limits, a decision that has also affected other countries with similar requests.
China will impose additional tariffs of 55% on imported beef starting January 1
Starting January 1, 2026, China will implement a 55% additional tariff on imported beef and annual quotas by country due to significant damage to its domestic cattle industry.
China will impose quotas and additional tariffs of 55% on imported beef from 2026
Beginning January 1, 2026, China will implement safeguard measures on imported beef, including specific country quotas and an additional 55% tariff on imports exceeding these limits, following a government investigation that found significant harm to the domestic cattle industry.