🚨 BREAKING: China hits U.S. beef with steep new tariffs
Beijing just made a bold trade move heading into the new year 💥
From Jan 1, 2026, China’s Ministry of Commerce will apply an extra 55% tariff on beef imports that exceed annual quotas — a decision that could significantly disrupt global beef markets.
What’s changing
→ U.S. beef quota set at 164,000 metric tons for 2026
→ Any volume above that limit gets slapped with a 55% surcharge, on top of existing duties
→ China says the move follows a year-long investigation into cheap imports hurting its local cattle industry
Not only the U.S.
→ Brazil capped at 1.1M tons
→ Australia limited to 205K tons
→ Argentina also included under the safeguard rules
Timeline
→ Measures run through Dec 31, 2028
→ Quotas will slowly increase over time, with tariffs gradually reduced
Why it matters
China is one of the most profitable markets for premium beef. Exporters now face a hard choice:
→ Stay under the quota
→ Or price themselves out of the Chinese market entirely
Trade protection is clearly back on the table — and this time, it’s heavy-handed.
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