China says to impose extra 55% tariffs on some beef imports
China's safeguard tariffs aim to protect its domestic cattle industry by limiting imports above set quotas, potentially cutting Australian beef exports by one-third worth over $1 billion.
- China will impose an additional 55% tariff on beef imports exceeding quotas from January 1, 2026, affecting major suppliers like Brazil, Australia, and the United States.
- The tariffs aim to help China's domestic beef industry recover from difficulties while accommodating trade partners' demands.
- Beef imports have surged in China, an important market for exporting countries, while domestic beef prices have trended downward due to oversupply and slowing demand.
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Tight cattle supplies, strong cash trade support cattle markets
“February live cattle closed on the highs of the week on Wednesday and briefly touched a new two-month high,” the Hightower Report said. “China’s implementation of a new over-quota tariff on beef imports from the U.S. did not prompt a…
China hits Australia, Brazil with extra 55% tariffs on some beef imports
China said on Wednesday it will impose additional 55 percent tariffs on some beef imports from countries including Brazil, Australia and the United States that exceed a certain quantity from January 1.
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