US Meat Exporters Shift Markets Amid China Tariff Disputes
US Meat Exporters Shift Markets Amid China Tariff Disputes

US Meat Exporters Shift Markets Amid China Tariff Disputes

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The U.S.-China trade relationship remains tense amid ongoing tariff disputes, with China maintaining high retaliatory tariffs of 57% on U.S. pork and 32% on U.S. beef, and halting U.S. beef exports by not renewing plant registrations. Negotiations between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping face challenges due to differing negotiation styles, complicating efforts for a direct leader-to-leader call to ease tensions, especially over critical materials like chips and rare earths. In response to these trade barriers, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has coordinated global efforts to find alternative markets for U.S. beef and pork products traditionally destined for China, promoting items such as pork variety meats in Colombia and thinly sliced beef short plates in Korea and Central/South America. The USMEF's proactive approach highlights the organization's adaptability in mitigating the impact of trade disruptions while anticipating a potential Phase Two trade agreement under the Trump administration. Both sides emphasize the importance of sincerity and direct communication, yet uncertainty persists about the prospects of a breakthrough. These developments underscore the high stakes for both economies and their influence on global supply chains.

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