Imports and Exports
“I know people are concerned about the tariffs, but the fact is, [Trump] looks at tariffs as a way to get their attention and eventually to get better and reciprocal trade agreements,” says Terry Branstad.
A free trade agreement with the U.S. that could fuel momentum for U.S. red meat in a broader region of Africa.
Trump said he would impose a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico until they clamped down on drugs, particularly fentanyl, and migrants crossing the border, in a move that would appear to violate a free-trade deal.
New Officers elected at Strategic Planning Conference Nov. 6-8.
Financial Times reports say President-elect Donald Trump has asked Robert Lightizer to return as U.S. trade representative.
Financial Times reports say President-elect Donald Trump has asked Robert Lightizer to return as U.S. trade representative.
USMEF members received an in-depth look at the new administration in Mexico, as the United States prepares for a critical phase of trade relations with the largest export destination for U.S. red meat this week at the annual conference.
Broad-based growth has pork exports poised to set annual records with Mexico, Central America, and Asian markets fueling September beef export growth.
The meeting agenda is packed with relevant and insightful topics of trade and export markets for beef, pork and lamb.
U.S. Beef and Pork were on the world stage at the SIAL Paris food trade shows.
August numbers reveal exports of U.S. pork increased year-over-year and U.S. beef exports were below year-ago levels, according to USDA data.
Key Asian markets and Mexico fuel strong month for beef exports and record value for Mexico headlines robust month for pork exports.
Importers learned about the attributes of U.S. beef and pork, new techniques for processing and safeguards in the industry.
USMEF, USDA and Columbian officials met recently to build a better understanding of the U.S. livestock industry and the red meat export market.
U.S. Red Meat Symposium takes a look at opportunities in Mexico
With 30 percent of U.S. pork going overseas, the export market story remains positive. The National Pork Board focuses on current markets, and on building growth in developing ones like Southeast Asia and Africa.
Effective Nov. 22, 2023, and until further notice, the USDA APHIS Veterinary Services is restricting the importation live swine, swine germplasm and unprocessed products and by-products from Bangladesh.
In a significant development for the U.S. pork industry, the Philippines has announced the extension of reduced tariff rates on imported pork through the end of 2024.
From the election to world trade, as well as geopolitical factors that have the potential to shape agriculture in 2024, the December Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor shows the possibility of several economic surprises.
The North American pork market is undergoing a period of rebalancing, as producers grapple with challenging margin outlooks and the need for strategic adjustments in response to economic factors.
With support from the USDA, the National Pork Board and the Beef Checkoff Program, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has embarked on a mission to enhance the merchandising of U.S. red meat in Colombia.
U.S. pork exports posted another strong performance in October. Beef exports remained well below last year’s large totals but improved from September.
In a positive development for the U.S. meat industry, China recently granted approval for 18 U.S. beef establishments and 12 U.S. pork establishments to export to China, the U.S. Meat Export Federation reports.
The agency says exports picked up steam this year in countries such as Canada, India and Japan and that the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program will keep the wheels of progress turning in 2024.
In September, U.S. pork exports experienced a slight decline compared to the previous year but maintained a robust pace, according to data released by the USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
In recognition of many years of service to the U.S. agricultural industry, the U.S. Meat Export Federation recently announced its 2023 award recipients.
According to Rabobank’s recent global pork quarterly report, even certain improvements struggle to help flip the narrative for the industry throughout the world.
While ag economists continue to be at odds when it comes to the likelihood of a recession in the U.S., some doubt the country’s biggest importers will be able to avoid a recession over the next 18 months.
Based on negative publicity regarding the use of ractopamine, U.S. pork exports to Taiwan plummeted in recent years. However, due to the global pork supply dynamics, U.S. pork has rebounded to the country in 2023.
U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, recently shed light on an international producer and grower tour, as well as the current state of U.S. meat exports.