美厂商遭重击！中方决定不与美国续签，如今对华出口量几乎降至0

Group 1 - The U.S. beef industry initially thrived in the Chinese market, with exports reaching $1.6 billion in 2024, making China the third-largest buyer [1] - Following the imposition of tariffs by the Trump administration in March 2025, U.S. beef became more expensive in Chinese supermarkets, leading consumers to switch to Brazilian beef [1][3] - The export volume of U.S. beef to China plummeted from 2,000 tons at the beginning of the year to just 54 tons by March 20, 2025, significantly impacting Midwestern farmers [3] Group 2 - In April 2025, the Trump administration announced a 10% tariff on all imports, which China countered with an additional 34% tariff, raising the total tariff on U.S. beef to 56% [5] - U.S. beef exports to China fell by 70% in April, with Australian grass-fed beef taking its place on supermarket shelves due to lower prices [5] - By May, the number of U.S. beef processing plants eligible for export to China had dwindled, resulting in exports of less than 1,000 tons for the month [5][7] Group 3 - By July 2025, U.S. beef exports to China had dropped to 1,110 tons, a 92% year-on-year decline, while Brazil and Argentina maintained stable beef supplies to China [7] - The overall loss for the U.S. beef industry in the first half of 2025 exceeded $800 million, with the agricultural export deficit widening instead of narrowing as intended [7][9] - The failure to renew beef registration became a significant point of trade friction, leading to a collapse in exports and protests from farmers [9] Group 4 - By August 2025, U.S. beef exports to China had dwindled to a few million dollars per month, with many processing plants facing financial difficulties and some going bankrupt [11] - Although a temporary agreement in November 2025 led to a slight recovery in exports, the overall export value to China was projected to drop by 53% to $484 million in 2025 [11] - The trade conflict highlighted the need for U.S. producers to adapt to a more diversified procurement strategy from China, as farmers faced tightening conditions [11]