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China to Enforce 55% Tariff on Excess Beef Imports

1/1/2026

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  • China will impose a 55% tariff on beef imports exceeding quotas, effective January 1, 2026, for three years.
  • The measure is described as a "safeguard" to support China's domestic beef industry amid declining prices.
  • The total 2026 import quota is 2.7 million metric tons, with Brazil at 1 million tonnes and Argentina about half.
  • Australia and the United States face quotas of about 181,000 tonnes and 149,000 tonnes, respectively.