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U.S. Beef Exports Plummet; Australia Seizes Market Share

4/13/2025

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Around 300 U.S. abattoirs have not renewed export licenses for beef to China, benefiting Australia’s market share.
U.S. beef exports to China have declined sharply due to high tariffs and trade disputes.
In early 2024, Australian grain-fed beef exports increased by nearly 40%.
Analysts caution that persistent trade tensions may negatively impact global demand and Australian exports in the future.

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Story summary

Around 300 U.S. abattoirs have not renewed export licenses for beef to China, benefiting Australia’s market share.
U.S. beef exports to China have declined sharply due to high tariffs and trade disputes.
In early 2024, Australian grain-fed beef exports increased by nearly 40%.
Analysts caution that persistent trade tensions may negatively impact global demand and Australian exports in the future.