China Imposes Additional 55% Tariffs on Imported Beef
China today (December 31) imposed additional 55% tariffs on beef imports from countries including Brazil, Australia and the US when shipments exceed certain quotas, according to the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM).
The tariffs will apply to imported beef, effective January 1, 2026, according to the ministry.
The measures take effect ahead of the investigation’s revised January 26 deadline, marking a sharp shift in the pace of the case, with many of the most affected suppliers caught during the year-end Christmas and New Year closures.
A Chinese importer told Expana today
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