Beef & United States

Beef: China will address United States concerns over beef facility registrations and resume imports from 17 United States states, benefiting the beef trade.

United States: The United States will benefit from expanded agricultural trade with China, including increased exports of farm goods like soybeans, wheat, sorghum, beef, and poultry, with expectations of 'double-digit billions' in purchases over the next three years.

Beef: Beef is a commodity targeted for potential tariff reductions by China, which currently imposes up to a 55% retaliatory duty on U.S. imports.

United States: The United States is negotiating with China to establish a managed trade mechanism, aiming to reduce tariffs on non-sensitive goods and increase exports of energy and agricultural products.

Beef: Beef products have seen significant price increases, with roasts rising 73.8%, steaks 57.0%, and ground beef 52.5% between March 2020 and December 2025, due to low U.S. cattle inventory.