ANALYSIS: From Boom to Bottleneck, 10 Years of US-China Beef Trade and What’s Next
After more than a decade of building momentum, US beef exports to China hit a wall in Q2 2025 as tariffs disrupted one of the world’s most dynamic meat trade lanes. The pause in duties since mid-May has since eased tensions, but trade has yet to see signs of reviving.
Over the years, China became US’s third largest key destination for American grain-fed cuts especially offal cuts, prized for their suitability in local cuisine.
While the reprieve is welcome...
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