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US Beef Exports Could Slash Global Emissions by 1.58M Tons

7/20/2025

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Boosting US beef exports could dramatically cut global emissions by replacing higher-carbon South American imports. Yet, trade barriers like tariffs and bans, especially in markets like China, pose significant challenges. Overcoming these obstacles could help eliminate up to 1.58 million tons of greenhouse gases each year, as highlighted by the Breakthrough Institute.

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Boosting US beef exports could dramatically cut global emissions by replacing higher-carbon South American imports. Yet, trade barriers like tariffs and bans, especially in markets like China, pose significant challenges. Overcoming these obstacles could help eliminate up to 1.58 million tons of greenhouse gases each year, as highlighted by the Breakthrough Institute.