Weekly International Meat News

05 Mar 2025

International Meat News for February 25, 2025 North America An integrated North American meat market in suspense   United States USDA Import Alert: Foot-and-Mouth Disease Restrictions for Animal Commodities Originating from or Transiting Hungary and Slovakia  Trump administration delays Mexico, Canada tariffs until April 2 US agricultural exports/imports threatened by Trump trade actions US board reinstates thousands of USDA employees Chinese tariffs on American agricultural products take effect Farmers put plans, investments on hold under Trump USDA spending freeze   Canada Federal government offers farmers relief but may not go far enough, says expert Tariffs, trade dominate discussion at Canadian Crops Convention   Mexico Mexico likely to seek more trade with Canada United Kingdom Latin America mission aims to capitalise on growing demand for pig meat   Europe Commission presents roadmap for thriving EU farm sector   Hungary Return of foot-and-mouth disease in Hungary rekindles farmers’ concerns Brazil Brazil braces for more Chinese demand, higher food prices amid US trade war Brazil slashes food import taxes after president’s popularity slides   Australia  World’s largest sheep farm in OZ sold to UK investment group Water for livestock a concern as South Australia's dry conditions continue What Australia can learn from the US goatmeat market   New Zealand NZ red meat exports surge 28%, US leads with strong demand - Meat Industry Association NZ keeps close eye on new China beef moves  Anxious wait as tariff wars play out India India will increase beef production, exports in 2025   China China announces retaliatory tariffs on Canada farm, food products including pork China to unveil 2025 growth goals eyeing trade war woes China to boost food imports from Latin America, Europe as US trade war escalates China raises 2025 budget for grain stockpiling, targets higher domestic output   Taiwan Taiwan to Fully Lift Ban on Beef Imports from Japan Factors That Can Affect Bull Fertility: Producers should be mindful of environmental and nutritional factors to make sure bulls are fit for breeding season. World Organization for Animal Health: Foot and Mouth Disease Contact MICA at info@micausa.org with feedback or questions.