Group 1 - The recent trade friction between China and the U.S. has significantly impacted U.S. beef exports to China, with exports nearly dropping to zero since March 16, 2023, when the export qualification expired [1][3] - In 2022, the U.S. exported approximately 170,000 tons of beef to China, generating a total sales revenue of $2.5 billion, which is a small fraction of China's total beef imports [3][5] - The U.S. beef market in China is facing strong competition from Brazil and Argentina, which are expected to surpass U.S. beef imports in 2024 [3][9] Group 2 - The U.S. government's tariffs and trade policies, particularly under the Trump administration, have prompted China to respond with its own countermeasures, including the beef export ban [5][9] - China's firm stance on trade negotiations emphasizes the need for practical discussions rather than extreme pressure tactics, highlighting that trade wars yield no winners [5][9] - The quality of U.S. beef has been a contentious issue, particularly due to the use of additives like lean meat additives, which are banned in many international markets, affecting its acceptance in China [7][9] Group 3 - The ongoing trade barriers could lead to a significant shift in market dynamics, with South American countries poised to fill the void left by U.S. beef in China if the trade rift continues [9] - The interconnectedness of U.S.-China trade relations extends beyond beef, with the global economy still in a fragile recovery phase, necessitating careful navigation of trade policies [9]
特朗普没料到,中方态度坚决,不与美国续约,美牛肉对华出口归零
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-03-29 18:04