u.s. beef Archives

Trump tariff on Brazilian goods could jack up U.S. burger price

By Reuters, Tom Polansek 2 days ago

U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for a 50 per cent tariff on goods from Brazil will likely raise prices for the beef that is used in American hamburgers, traders and analysts said on Thursday, as food manufacturers increasingly rely on imports during a time of declining domestic production.

File photo of the facade of the U.S. Department of Agriculture building in Washington, D.C. (Camrocker/iStock/Getty Images)

Markets

USDA to halt July cattle report and some crop data, citing budget levels

Cancelation a 'major blow' to livestock sector, ag economist says

By Julie Ingwersen, Reuters April 9, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is canceling its July cattle inventory report as well as county-level estimates for crops and livestock, the government said in a statement on Tuesday, citing budget constraints.

Markets

JBS says US beef division facing challenges, Seara unit improving

Low cattle supply behind weakness in US division; headwinds expected to continue

By Ana Mano, Reuters March 27, 2024

Brazilian meat-packer JBS expects margins of its Seara processed foods maker in Brazil to reach double digits in the first weeks of 2024, citing operational improvements designed to shore up the unit, executives said today.

Kansas beef plant shuts down after fire

By Geralyn Wichers, Reuters March 22, 2024

National Beef Packing Company, one of four major U.S. beef processors, said it suspended production at its Liberal, Kansas, plant for a second day on Friday, after a fire.

Agriculture is missing in action when "Team Canada" trade missions come up; that's a big problem given the market access threats farmers currently face in the U.S.

News

U.S. finalizes higher standard for ‘Product of USA’ meat label

Canadian meat sector concerned labeling could have chilling effect on exports to U.S.

By Leah Douglas, Reuters March 11, 2024

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday finalized a rule requiring meat, poultry, or eggs labeled as a U.S. product to come from animals born, raised, slaughtered, and processed in the country.

Beef on display in a market in Japan. (File photo)

Livestock, Markets

Japan opens doors to full access of U.S. beef imports

By Reuters May 17, 2019

Washington | Reuters — Japan has agreed to eliminate its long-held restrictions on U.S. beef imports, opening full access to U.S. cattle products after more than 15 years, the head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a statement on Friday. “The new terms, which take effect immediately, allow U.S. products from all cattle, […] Read more

Livestock

Japan considers scrapping age limit on U.S. beef imports

By Reuters November 15, 2018

Tokyo | Reuters — Japan is considering scrapping import restrictions on U.S. beef purchases that were put in place after the first case of BSE in the U.S. in 2003, local media reported on Thursday. Both the Nikkei business daily and Mainichi newspaper said officials are discussing removing the curbs that currently only allow beef […] Read more

Cattle at a feedlot near North Platte, Nebraska. (AndrewLinscott/iStock/Getty Images)

Livestock

EU clear to start talks to increase U.S. beef imports

By Reuters October 19, 2018

Brussels | Reuters — European Union countries agreed on Friday to allow negotiations to start with Washington on increasing U.S. beef imports into Europe, in a move that could ease transatlantic trade tensions. The Commission, which negotiates on behalf of the 28 EU nations, said it would open formal talks in the coming days on […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle shrug off China beef tariff news

By Reuters April 4, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle closed higher on Wednesday, after bargain buying reversed earlier losses following China’s proposed tariff increase on U.S. beef, said traders. China listed beef and other U.S. goods that may incur a 25 per cent duty by the end of May if Washington makes good on threats […] Read more

Attendees at the 2017 Food and Hotel China trade show watch USMEF chefs prepare U.S. beef and pork. (USMEF.org)

Livestock

U.S. meat groups fear for market growth with China beef tariff hike

By Theopolis Waters April 4, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — China’s proposal on Wednesday for tariffs on U.S. beef confirmed the worst-case scenario for the U.S. cattle industry, trade groups said Wednesday, even as they remained hopeful the dispute could be resolved quickly. China listed U.S. goods from soybeans to beef that could potentially incur a 25 per cent import tariff […] Read more

Tag Archives u.s. beef

Trump tariff on Brazilian goods could jack up U.S. burger price

USDA to halt July cattle report and some crop data, citing budget levels

JBS says US beef division facing challenges, Seara unit improving

Kansas beef plant shuts down after fire

U.S. finalizes higher standard for ‘Product of USA’ meat label

Japan opens doors to full access of U.S. beef imports

Japan considers scrapping age limit on U.S. beef imports

EU clear to start talks to increase U.S. beef imports

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle shrug off China beef tariff news

U.S. meat groups fear for market growth with China beef tariff hike

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